In the Republican primary for Transylvania County sheriff, Chuck Owenby came out on top with 2,272 votes. Chase Owen received 1,990 votes and Kevin Creasman received 826 votes. Owenby will
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate and a slew of congressional races are getting the bulk of the attention in this year’s midterm primary. Among the statewide contests getting less notice are a state Supreme Court contest and two for the Court of Appeals. Not all primary voters will see a choice for the state appellate court on their ballots. The Democrats in the race are running unopposed so are set for the November election, and there are no Libertarian candidates.
A closer look at the statewide races in North Carolina for the 2022 Primary Election. Voters will elect a new U.S. senator, along with seats on the N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.