Ashe County Democrats highlight candidates at annual convention
From left to right: Chuck Hubbard, candidate for North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, Charlie Wallin, candidate for North Carolina House District 93, Jonah Garson, First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, Greg Hopper, Ashe County Democratic Party Chair, and Les Colvard, candidate for Ashe County Commissioner.
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Democratic Party held its annual convention Saturday, March 21, bringing together local leaders and voters to hear from candidates running in key 2026 races. The event was chaired by Ashe County Democratic Party Chair Greg Hopper.
Featured speakers included Les Colvard, candidate for Ashe County Commissioner, who focused on the challenges facing working families, particularly the need for better economic opportunities and more affordable housing in the county.
Charlie Wallin, candidate for North Carolina House District 93, spoke about strengthening public education, improving infrastructure, and ensuring rural communities ha…