Who Is the Mayor of Asheville, NC? Asheville Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: Esther E. Manheimer. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Asheville Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Asheville, NC is Esther E. Manheimer. The city's U.S. senators are Ted Budd and Thom Tillis. Its U.S. House member is: Chuck Edwards (NC-11).
City of Asheville: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor of AshevilleEsther E. ManheimerOfficial source: www.ashevillenc.gov
- City CouncilAsheville City Council rosterCurrent members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page.
- City servicesAsheville official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
Kim Roney won the November 3, 2026 mayoral election and is scheduled to be sworn in at the December 8, 2026 City Council meeting; Mayor Manheimer serves until then.
Buncombe County Government
- County governing boardBuncombe County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesBuncombe County official website
Sheriff & Police
- Buncombe County SheriffQuentin MillerOfficial source: buncombesheriff.com
- Interim Asheville Police ChiefJackie SteppOfficial source: www.ashevillenc.gov
Public Schools
- SchoolsPublic school districtSuperintendent, school board and contacts.
North Carolina Legislators for Asheville
Asheville is covered by 1 state Senate district and 3 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
North Carolina Senate
| Name | Senate district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Mayfield | 49 | D | 919-715-3001 [email protected] |
North Carolina House of Representatives
| Name | House district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ager | 114 | D | 919-715-2013 [email protected] |
| Lindsey Prather | 115 | D | 919-733-5746 [email protected] |
| Brian Turner | 116 | D | 919-715-3012 [email protected] |
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Asheville
Asheville is represented in Washington by its U.S. House member and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Edwards | NC-11 | R | (202) 225-6401 1505 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Budd | Class III | R | (202) 224-3154 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Thom Tillis | Class II | R | (202) 224-6342 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in North CarolinaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesAsheville: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesBuncombe County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Asheville, NC?
Esther E. Manheimer is the mayor of Asheville, NC, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.ashevillenc.gov.
Who is my state representative in Asheville, NC?
Asheville is covered by 3 North Carolina House of Representatives districts: Eric Ager (District 114); Lindsey Prather (District 115); Brian Turner (District 116). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official North Carolina lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Asheville, NC?
Asheville is covered by 1 North Carolina Senate district: Julie Mayfield (District 49). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Asheville's U.S. senators?
Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are the two U.S. senators for North Carolina.
Who is Asheville's U.S. representative?
Asheville is represented by Chuck Edwards (NC-11).
Who is the sheriff in Asheville, NC?
Quentin Miller is the Buncombe County Sheriff.
Who is the police chief in Asheville, NC?
Jackie Stepp is the Interim Asheville Police Chief.
How do I register to vote in Asheville, NC?
Register through the official North Carolina voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.