Candidates for
Madison County Board of Commissioners
Connie Molland
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Shannon Dowler
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Candidates for
Madison County Board of Education
Craig Goforth, Chair
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AJ Brownstein has worked as an educator for 34 years. A Connecticut native, she moved to Mars Hill with husband Mike after retiring from 25 years in the New York City Public Schools. Additionally, AJ is an educational researcher and author specializing in the culture of schools. Dedicated to helping young people, AJ enjoys serving the community as a volunteer after school tutor with the Madison County Libraries and stewarding the Growing Minds children’s program at the Mars Hill Farmers and Artists Market.
Candidate for
Madison County Clerk of Court
Mark Cody
Mark is currently serving in this position and is running for reelection.
Candidate for Madison County Sheriff
Buddy Harwood
Buddy is currently serving in this position and is running for reelection.
Candidate for NC House 118
Danny Davis
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Candidate for NC Senate 47
Frank Hughes
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Candidate for
NC District Court Judge District 35
Andrew Brooks
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Candidate for NC 11 Representative
Jamie Ager
Jamie Ager is a fourth-generation farmer from Fairview. Jamie earned his degrees from Warren Wilson College, and he participated in the Agriculture Leadership Program through NC State in the mid-2000s. He runs Hickory Nut Gap Farm, a sustainable meat company, with his wife, Amy. Jamie’s family has a long history in Western North Carolina politics. His grandfather, Jamie Clarke, served in the US Congress and the NC Legislature. His father, John, served in the NC House, and his brother, Eric, currently serves in the NC House.
Candidates for
NC Court of Appeals
Judge Toby Hampson
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Judge Christine Walczyk
Judge Christine Walczyk is the longest-serving district court trial judge in Wake County, with 18 years of experience. She was nominated by four chief district court judges (three Democrats and a Republican) to serve in leadership positions including Lead Judge in Family Court for more than 9 years, and currently as Lead Judge in the general civil court.
Candidate for
NC Supreme Court
Judge Anita Earls
Justice Earls was elected to the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2018, and she is the only African American member of the Court. She is dedicated to upholding the law and protecting the rights and freedoms of all North Carolinians.
Candidate for US Senate
Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper is a former Governor and Attorney General. He was successful in expanding Medicaid, which helped 650,000 North Carolinians gain access to healthcare. Other priorities included supporting the public education system, tackling the opioid crisis, and revitalizing rural communities.
2026 Election Calendar
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