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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Hand recounts set for Tuesday in Phil Berger vs. Sam Page state Senate race A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.
Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election District Attorney Ted Bell was defeated in the primary.
Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November With primary elections decided the night of Tuesday, March 3, here is a list of races and candidates that will be on the ballot in McDowell Co…
Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners “I am deeply honored and humbled by the strong support shown by the voters of McDowell County,” Allison said in a statement.
Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
AP Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan
