Meet the candidates running for the North Carolina State Senate District 46 in Buncombe, McDowell and Burke counties

Serving first two-year term in U.S. House. Stances on top issues: Edwards beat controversial Madison Cawthorn in the GOP primary on his way to winning in 2022. He quickly scored prime appointments to oversight and appropriations committees.

The student achievement data for the 2023-24 school year is based on analysis of all end-of- grade (EOG) and end-of-course (EOC) tests. Schools receive an A for 85-100, B for 70-84, C for 55-69, D for 40-54, and F for less than 40.

Mayfield said she wants to continue to lead North Carolina into a "clean energy future" through mandated carbon reduction, such as in the bipartisan House Bill 951 that she helped pass, while also protecting low-income residents in the transition.