Top Story Spotlight Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections Mike Conley Sep 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026 Updated Sep 21, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two write-in candidates have emerged in the 2026 general election in McDowell County.kA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmy6DD:42 $9F7@C5[ bh[ @7 E96 |24<6J’D rC66< #@25 2C62 @7 |4s@H6==[ :D 2 HC:E6\:? 42?5:52E6 7@C E96 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ r=6C< @7 $FA6C:@C r@FCE @77:46]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQq@5JQm“x 2> 2 =:76=@?8 C6D:56?E @7 |4s@H6== r@F?EJ H:E9 566A E:6D E@ E96 !=62D2?E v2C56?D 4@>>F?:EJ[” $9F7@C5 D2:5]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQq@5JQmp7E6C 9:89 D49@@=[ $9F7@C5 2EE6?565 E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 2E vC66?D3@C@ H96C6 D96 62C?65 2 32496=@CVD 568C66 :? 9:DE@CJ 2?5 =2E6C 3642>6 2 46CE:7:65 A2C2=682=[ D96 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation Could a data center bring more revenue to McDowell County? 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Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education.
Election 2026: Ager flips U.S. House seat held by Republicans last 7 cycles The election was called about 35 minutes after the last of the polls with extended time closed.
NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
NC voters back photo ID expansion, property tax cap, income tax cuts A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
