Gregory Wallace West

Gregory Wallace West is the Republican candidate for Haywood County Tax Collector in the 2026 North Carolina local elections. The Tax Collector is a county‑level elected official who administers the collection of property taxes and maintains related records for Haywood County voters [1].

West entered the race for the Republican nomination, which was decided in the primary held on March 3, 2026. He was one of three Republicans on the ballot, alongside Andrew Ferguson and Emily Sapp [1]. The primary determines each party’s nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election for the county tax collector position.

Ballotpedia’s profile for West does not include biographical details such as education, prior employment, or community involvement; the site notes that it did not receive biographical information for this candidate [1]. Likewise, West did not complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, and no endorsements have been recorded for him in the 2026 race [1].

For voters seeking to contact the candidate, Ballotpedia lists an email address: GREGWEST381@GMAIL.COM [1]. No campaign website or phone number is provided in the available sources. The lack of additional public information means that West’s professional background and specific policy positions on tax collection are not documented in the sources consulted.

In summary, Gregory Wallace West is a Republican seeking the elected office of Haywood County Tax Collector, having qualified for the March 2026 primary. While the election process and his candidacy are confirmed, detailed personal and career information remains unavailable in the public records referenced.

Sources

• [1] Greg West (Haywood County Tax Collector, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia
• [7] 2026 Election United States House - North Carolina - District 06 - FEC.gov
• [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
• [10] Gregory West in North Carolina - NC | 33 Records Available - YellowBook