Featured Spotlight Candidates for 2026 elections make it official: Here's who filed to run for election last week Mike Conley Dec 8, 2025 Dec 8, 2025 Updated Jan 15, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save During the first week of the filing period, several candidates stepped forward to seek elected office in McDowell County.kAmx? a_ae[ E96 =@42= 6=64E:@?D H:== 56E6C>:?6 H9@ H:== D:E @? 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When can you see it come through McDowell? Marion native assumes command of U.S. Army rapid response task force Freight train travels through Old Fort for first time since Hurricane Helene’s devastation McDowell Endowment giving $56,950 in grants to local nonprofits McDowell County native started mowing lawns at 15. 5 years later, he has a business, employees Frye Regional Medical Center given Immediate Jeopardy status. What does that mean and what's next? Former North Carolina sharpshooter first rookie in NBA history to accomplish rare feat 52nd Little Miss McDowell pageant crowns 2026 winner McDowell County Schools superintendent: Our taxes pay for tomorrow's future McDowell County man charged with sexual assault of employee Individuals interested in filing for office may do so at the McDowell County Board of Elections office, located at 2458 N.C. 226 South, Marion. FILE PHOTO kAm%96 AC:>2CJ 6=64E:@?D :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 H:== E2<6 A=246 @? |2C49 b 2?5 E96 86?6C2= 6=64E:@? 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