Story produced with Halle Stanley and Sam Scroggins Municipal elections are over. The election day saw more voters then in 2023 and a little over 29% of eligible voters who live within the limits of Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster, Village of Forest Hills and Highlands voted for mayors or town councils or boards. See more on […]
Some won, some lost and many remained – 2025 election results in Jackson County
November 11, 2025 by
SMN: Western Republicans buck national trend in Nov. 4 election
November 11, 2025 by
Story published in Smoky Mountain News Nov. 6; re-published with permission Overwhelmingly, municipal officials take pride in their nonpartisan service, but once they’re elected, they don’t just leave their party hats at the chamber doors. Despite claims that “there’s no Republican/Democratic way to fill a pothole,” the partisan composition of municipal governing boards can be […]
Early voting turnout is as expected – low. Officials hoping to pick up on the last day, Nov. 1
October 31, 2025 by
With Election Day approaching, Jackson County officials say early voting turnout is steady and expected to rise heading into the final weekend. Amanda Allen, director of the Jackson County Board of Elections, said turnout is typical for a municipal cycle, which tends to draw fewer voters than federal contests. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
Early voting in the 2025 municipal elections is almost over
October 31, 2025 by
Jackson county residents who live within the lines of Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster, Forest Hills and Highlands are choosing the town representatives – mayors and town council representatives. The early voting period ends Saturday at 3 p.m. This is important for residents who are not registered. The early voting period allows for same day registration and […]
