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Julie Extine Painter
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Julie Extine Painter is a Democratic candidate for Jackson County Board of Commissioners District 1 in western North Carolina, running in the 2026 primary. She received 35.2% of the vote in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, finishing second behind winner Casey Walawender.
Painter's priorities include investing in schools, supporting working families, thoughtful infrastructure planning, and protecting shared community resources.
Career
Painter is a small business owner in Jackson County. She previously served on the county Planning Board and currently serves on the board of directors of a local community development financial institution (CDFI), helping expand small business access to capital and supporting responsible growth in Western North Carolina.
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 “Painter”.
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 “Painter”.