ASHE COUNTY SHERIFF Candidate Profile

B. Phil Howell

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Background

B. Phil Howell is a Republican candidate for Ashe County Sheriff in North Carolina during the 2026 election cycle. As of October 17, 2026, B. Phil Howell's ballot status is general_nominee.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%2…; Official election records.

Sourced summary

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists B. s3.amazonaws.com

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists B. s3.amazonaws.com

Claim timeline

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists B. s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-07-31.

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists B. s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-07-31.

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Aaron Bridges (Republican), Aaron Johnson (Republican), Aaron Meredith (Republican), Aaron Russ (Republican), A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin (Democratic), Abigail Thompson (Other), Abner Wayne Staples (Other), Adam Corey (Democratic).

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Race context

North Carolina, ASHE COUNTY SHERIFF.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 ASHE COUNTY SHERIFF - North Carolina.

Race status on file: discovered.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-05-16 and last indexed on 2026-07-31.

Source posture

Latest attached source timestamp on file: 2026-07-31.

Profile questions

What office is B. Phil Howell indexed for?

B. Phil Howell is indexed for North Carolina, ASHE COUNTY SHERIFF. The race name on file is 2026 ASHE COUNTY SHERIFF - North Carolina. The cycle year on file is 2026.

What party is on file for B. Phil Howell?

The party label on file for B. Phil Howell is Republican.

What is B. Phil Howell's candidate status?

B. Phil Howell is marked Active candidate on this profile. Race status on file: discovered.

How many public claims are attached to B. Phil Howell?

The route record reports 2 public claims, 2 valid citations, and 2 primary-source references. Claim text and source receipts are available in the full research book.

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