Avery County: 2026 election results
6,742 ballots cast of 12,484 registered voters (54.0% turnout). 19 of 19 precincts reporting.
Every race on Avery County ballots: the two leading choices in the county, the county’s votes, and where the whole race stands. A district race shows only the county’s part.
US Senate
| Race | In Avery County | Votes here | Whole race |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Senate | Whatley (R) 65.5%, Cooper (D) 31.8% | 6,685 | Called for Cooper (D) by NBC News, AP and CNN. |
Courts
| Race | In Avery County | Votes here | Whole race |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Supreme Court seat 1 | Stevens (R) 67.9%, Earls (D) 32.1% | 6,589 | All precincts in: Earls (D) ahead by 17.7 points (739,799 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
| NC Court of Appeals seat 1 | Byrne (R) 70.2%, Arrowood (D) 29.8% | 6,584 | All precincts in: Arrowood (D) ahead by 13.5 points (563,339 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
| NC Court of Appeals seat 2 | Bell (R) 70.1%, Hampson (D) 29.9% | 6,569 | All precincts in: Hampson (D) ahead by 13.6 points (564,103 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
| NC Court of Appeals seat 3 | Collins (R) 70.2%, Walczyk (D) 29.8% | 6,574 | All precincts in: Walczyk (D) ahead by 14.2 points (591,517 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
Amendments
| Race | In Avery County | Votes here | Whole race |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment: Maximum income tax rate of 3.5% | “For” 78.1%, “Against” 21.9% | 6,555 | All precincts in: “For” ahead by 23.8 points (985,510 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
| Amendment: Property tax levy limit | “For” 71.8%, “Against” 28.2% | 6,534 | All precincts in: “For” ahead by 20.8 points (860,144 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
| Amendment: Require photo ID for voting | “For” 79.5%, “Against” 20.5% | 6,614 | All precincts in: “For” ahead by 19.2 points (793,540 votes). Not final until the county canvass. |
US House
| Race | In Avery County | Votes here | Whole race |
|---|---|---|---|
| US House District 11 | Balkcom (R) 66.3%, Ager (D) 31.6% | 6,652 | Called for Ager (D) by AP, NBC News and CNN. |
NC Senate
| Race | In Avery County | Votes here | Whole race |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Senate District 47 | Hise (R) 68.6%, Hughes (D) 31.4% | 6,605 | Called for Hise (R) by AP. |
NC House
| Race | In Avery County | Votes here | Whole race |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC House District 85 | Greene (R) 70.3%, Gavenus (D) 29.7% | 6,659 | Called for Greene (R) by AP. |
Unofficial results from the NC State Board of Elections, last updated Nov 6, 2026, 3:10pm. Results are final once the counties finish their canvass and the State Board certifies them.