Beaver · Briggs · Golightly
For County Commissioner · For a Change
Beaver · Briggs · Golightly
For County Commissioner · For a Change

It's time for a change in Yancey County

Three neighbors, one slate. Beaver, Briggs & Golightly are running together to bring open government, real recovery, and a stronger local economy to our mountains.

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Why we're running

Landon Beaver, Amber Westall Briggs, and Carol Golightly are running together for County Commissioner to support local businesses, address the child care shortage, bring transparency back to county government, and protect taxpayers through practical, common-sense decision-making.

A team that runs together works together

Landon Beaver headshot

Landon Beaver

For County Commissioner
Amber Westall Briggs headshot

Amber Westall Briggs

For County Commissioner
Carol Golightly headshot

Carol Golightly

For County Commissioner

What we'll stand for

Community First Leadership

  • Prioritize and support local businesses
  • Address the child care shortage for working families
  • Work together to build a stronger Yancey County

Transparent & Accountable Actions

  • Listen to residents and keep them informed
  • Make decisions in the open
  • Show citizens where their money goes

Common Sense County Government

  • Make county government practical and focused
  • Protect taxpayers from unnecessary increases
  • Balance immediate needs with long-term stability

Come meet us

Jul
18

South Toe BBQ and Social

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Location TBD

Bring a dish to share and meet the candidates over lunch.

Jul
24

Family Fun Night

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Burnsville Town Square

Join the campaign

Sign up to volunteer, host a yard sign, or just stay in the loop. This campaign runs on neighbors helping neighbors.

Questions?info@yanceydemocrats.org

How to vote in Yancey County

Election Day is November 3, 2026. Here's everything you need to cast your ballot.

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Register to Vote

Register online or check your status at the NC State Board of Elections. The deadline to register by mail is October 9, 2026 — 25 days before Election Day. Already registered? Confirm your address is current.

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Vote Early

North Carolina offers One-Stop Early Voting with no excuse required. Early voting runs through Saturday, November 1, 2026. You can also register and vote in one trip during the early voting period — no prior registration needed.

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Vote on Election Day

Polls are open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM on November 3, 2026. You must vote at your assigned precinct on Election Day. Look up your polling place and double-check before you go.

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