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Terrence Threadwell
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Terrence "Terry" Threadwell (Democrat) ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 2, competing against Lonnie Israel. It was his first run for public office. He lives in Leicester, North Carolina.
His campaign platform included a living wage certification requirement for all county contractors, expanded apprenticeship and job-training programs in green energy, trades, and health care, and county procurement policies that prioritize local, worker-owned, and minority-owned businesses.
Career
Threadwell is an adjunct professor at American Public University.
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 “Threadwell”.
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 “Threadwell”.