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Daryl Andrew Ball
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Drew Ball, whose legal name is Daryl Andrew Ball, is a candidate for Asheville City Council in Buncombe County, North Carolina 1. He is currently serving as a Buncombe County Commissioner representing District 3, a seat he chose not to seek re-election for after Republican legislators redrew partisan maps 23. Ball led the March 3, 2026 primary field in a 20-candidate race with approximately 16 percent of the vote and advanced to the November general election, in which three seats are available 45.
Ball's Asheville City Council campaign centers on Hurricane Helene recovery, expanding housing options through zoning reform and partnerships with nonprofits, and economic vitality through streamlined permitting and support for local businesses and the arts 27.
Background and education
Ball grew up attending public schools in Western North Carolina. His mother was a special education teacher and his sister serves as superintendent of a large Western North Carolina school district 2. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from NC State University and a Master of Public Administration from American University 2.
Career
Ball currently serves as Southeast Campaigns Director at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) 6. Previously he served as Director of Environment North Carolina and has held roles with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and the North Carolina General Assembly 2. As a Buncombe County Commissioner, he focused on budget management, infrastructure investment, housing initiatives, and disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene 7. He also served as Western Regional Director for Voter Protection during the 2020 Biden-Harris campaign 2.
Ball is a volunteer firefighter with Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department and served as Chief Public Information Officer during the Hurricane Helene emergency response 2. He is a board member of the NC Sierra Club and a section maintainer for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 2. He is also an accomplished musician, performing with local bands 2.
Family
Ball is engaged to his partner Meaghan, with whom he shares their home along with two rescue dogs 2.
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 “Ball”.
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 “Ball”.