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Nina Marie Ireland
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Nina Marie Ireland ran for Asheville City Council in the March 3, 2026 primary, in which 20 candidates competed for 3 seats — her first campaign for public office 12. She did not advance to the November 3, 2026 general election, per the NC State Board of Elections candidate filing list 3.
Background and education
A second-generation Asheville native, Ireland graduated from SILSA at Asheville High School and attended UNC Asheville 1.
Career
Ireland describes herself as a mother of four, entrepreneur, and hospitality worker who has worked in salons, event spaces, community organizations, and nonprofit spaces, juggling multiple jobs to support her family 1. Her campaign centered on bringing accountability, accessibility, and investment to local government 1.
Family
Mother of four 1.
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 “Ireland”.
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 “Ireland”.