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Jerry Michael Eldreth
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jerry Michael Eldreth, known as Mike Eldreth, is an incumbent Republican member of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. His current term expires in December 2026 and he is running for re-election. He resides in Lansing, North Carolina.
Eldreth has identified affordable housing, childcare access, and establishing a county homeless shelter as priorities. He describes his fiscal philosophy as conservative and says he views county spending as if it is "coming out of my pocket."
Background and education
Eldreth is a lifelong Ashe County resident. He attended Northwest Ashe High School and graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Career
Eldreth has served as an Ashe County Commissioner for four years prior to his 2026 re-election campaign.
Family
Eldreth is married to Dianne Blevins. They have three children and three grandchildren.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Eldreth”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Eldreth”.