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Haywood County, North Carolina

District Attorney, District 43

One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ashley Hornsby Welch. Candidate information follows official Haywood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Ashley Hornsby Welch is unopposed, per the NCSBE certified candidate list. District 43 covers Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties.

Ashley Hornsby Welch

Republican · Incumbent

Biography
Ashley Hornsby Welch is the sitting district attorney for Prosecutorial District 43, per the county's Elected Officials PDF.

Questions about this race

Who is running for District Attorney, District 43 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ashley Hornsby Welch. Candidate information follows official Haywood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the District Attorney, District 43 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Haywood County ballot?

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Haywood County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official North Carolina election office, or see the full Haywood County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.