Republican Hise is seeking a sixth term as a state senator while Wheeler, the Democratic challenger, is challenging Hise for a second straight time. The two clashed in the 2018 senatorial race for District 47 with Hise winning by garnering 68.08 percent of votes.
Sam Blevins, Tabatha Drum Dickson and Brenda H. Sparks are running for the two open seats on the Board of Education in the upcoming election. (Photos submitted)
Republican Ralph Hise (left) is seeking a sixth term as a North Carolina Senator serving District 47. Democrat David Wheeler (right) is challenging Republican Ralph Hise for a second time, but he hopes this time will be different.
In interviews with MNJ Reporter Juliana Walker, Mitchell County Board of Commissioners candidates explained their backgrounds, qualifications and ideas for the future of the county. From Left to Right: Jeff Harding, Harley Masters and Brandon Pittman.
To keep people as safe as possible while voting in person. All poll workers will be wearing PPE, buildings will be sanitized throughout the day with disinfectant, PPE will be provided to voters as needed and they will also offer curbside voting. Photo sourced from Getty Images.
Early voting in Mitchell County opens Thursday, Oct. 15 and continues through Saturday, Oct. 31. Photo sourced from Getty Images.