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Tyler Joseph Ladd
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Tyler Joseph Ladd was a nonpartisan candidate for Asheville City Council in the March 3, 2026 primary, in which 20 candidates competed for 3 seats (6 spots advancing to the November general election). Ladd did not advance past the primary and will not appear on the November 2026 general-election ballot 13.
Ladd centered his campaign on expanding opportunities for local artists, revitalizing Asheville's cultural identity through locally focused programming, and addressing Hurricane Helene recovery. He supported affordable, quality, and accessible housing and proposed creative infrastructure such as permeable parking lots, urban gardens, and solar-paneled parking lots. He argued that city government has a responsibility to support local artists because they are a primary draw for visitors and residents 1.
Career
Ladd is a writer, sound designer, and visual designer based in Asheville 1.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Ladd”.
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 “Ladd”.