Jennyfer Bucardo (Mayor of Asheboro, North Carolina, candidate 2025)
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Jennyfer Bucardo ran for election for Mayor of Asheboro in North Carolina. She was on the ballot in the primary on October 7, 2025.[source]
Bucardo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Jennyfer Bucardo provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 28, 2025:
- Birth date: July 6, 1991
- High school: Asheboro High School
- Bachelor's: Winston-Salem State University, 2018
- Gender: Female
- Profession: Business Owner
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: For Every Family. For Every Voice.
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Elections
General election
General election for Mayor of Asheboro
Eddie Burks and Joey Trogdon are running in the general election for Mayor of Asheboro on November 4, 2025.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Asheboro
Jennyfer Bucardo, Eddie Burks, Brett M. Thompson, and Joey Trogdon ran in the primary for Mayor of Asheboro on October 7, 2025.
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Jennyfer Bucardo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bucardo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m Jennyfer Bucardo, a proud mother of three, small business owner, and community advocate who has called Asheboro home for many years. I was raised by immigrant parents from Nicaragua who taught me the value of hard work, faith, and community. I own Southern Latina Drinks, a local business that celebrates both Southern charm and Latina spirit.
My journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve worked in education, healthcare, and local nonprofits, always focused on helping families and youth. I’ve served on community boards and collaborated with local schools and organizations to create programs that strengthen our city. These experiences inspired me to step up and serve in a bigger way to ensure Asheboro’s leadership reflects the people who live and work here every day.
I’m running for Mayor because I believe Asheboro deserves a leader who listens, understands, and works for everyone, not just a few.- Protecting our community’s land, air, and water. I want Asheboro to grow responsibly while keeping our environment safe and clean. Access to safe water and a healthy environment should never be a privilege it should be a basic right for every family.
- Investing in our youth. We need more after-school programs, mentorship opportunities, and youth centers that give kids a safe place to learn, grow, and dream big. When we invest in our youth, we invest in Asheboro’s future.
- Supporting small businesses and mental health. Small businesses are the heart of our local economy, and we need to help them thrive. I also believe in building a stronger support system for mental health so families, students, and workers all have access to the help they need.
I’m passionate about policies that protect our environment, support families, and strengthen our community. Clean land, air, and water are essential for the health and future of Asheboro. I also care deeply about expanding youth programs, because when our children have safe spaces to learn and grow, everyone benefits.
Another area that matters to me is mental health. Too many people in our community struggle in silence, and we need better access to affordable mental health resources and early intervention programs. Lastly, I believe in helping small businesses thrive; they’re the backbone of our local economy and a key part of what makes Asheboro special.
Another area that matters to me is mental health. Too many people in our community struggle in silence, and we need better access to affordable mental health resources and early intervention programs. Lastly, I believe in helping small businesses thrive; they’re the backbone of our local economy and a key part of what makes Asheboro special.
I believe the most important qualities for any elected official are integrity, empathy, and accountability. A good leader should be honest and transparent with the people they serve, willing to listen to every voice, not just the loudest or most powerful.
It’s also important to lead with empathy and understanding. When leaders take the time to truly connect with the community, they make better decisions that reflect real needs. Finally, accountability matters. If you make promises, you should follow through. Public service is about trust, and that trust must be earned and protected every single day.
It’s also important to lead with empathy and understanding. When leaders take the time to truly connect with the community, they make better decisions that reflect real needs. Finally, accountability matters. If you make promises, you should follow through. Public service is about trust, and that trust must be earned and protected every single day.
The Mayor’s main responsibility is to represent the people and make sure their voices are heard in every decision that affects the city. That means leading with transparency, building strong relationships between the community and city departments, and making sure local government stays focused on serving residents, not politics.
A mayor should also work to strengthen public safety, support local businesses, protect our natural resources, and create opportunities for families and youth. Most importantly, the Mayor should be someone who listens, communicates honestly, and works every day to make the city a better place for everyone who calls it home.
A mayor should also work to strengthen public safety, support local businesses, protect our natural resources, and create opportunities for families and youth. Most importantly, the Mayor should be someone who listens, communicates honestly, and works every day to make the city a better place for everyone who calls it home.
I want to leave a legacy of service, unity, and opportunity. I want people to look back and say that I helped make Asheboro a place where everyone no matter their background or story had a fair chance to succeed.
I hope my work inspires others, especially young people and first-generation families, to believe they belong in leadership too. My goal is to open doors that stay open for the next generation, so they can dream bigger and build stronger communities of their own.
I hope my work inspires others, especially young people and first-generation families, to believe they belong in leadership too. My goal is to open doors that stay open for the next generation, so they can dream bigger and build stronger communities of their own.
My favorite book is Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. It taught me that real leadership isn’t about titles or power, it’s about courage, vulnerability, and connection. The book reminded me that leading with empathy and honesty creates stronger teams and stronger communities. Those lessons have shaped how I approach both my business and public service.
If I could be any fictional character, I’d choose Rey Skywalker. She represents strength, hope, and resilience. Rey started with nothing and still found the courage to rise, lead, and fight for what’s right. She’s proof that where you come from doesn’t define where you’re going and that belief, determination, and compassion can change everything.
To me, being a mayor means being a voice for the people and a bridge between the community and local government. It’s not about titles or power; it’s about service. A mayor should listen, understand, and act with compassion.
Leadership means showing up for families, for small businesses, for youth, and for those who feel unseen or unheard. It means bringing people together, even when they disagree, and finding common ground so the whole city can move forward. A true leader doesn’t just talk about change; they work side by side with the community to make it happen.
Leadership means showing up for families, for small businesses, for youth, and for those who feel unseen or unheard. It means bringing people together, even when they disagree, and finding common ground so the whole city can move forward. A true leader doesn’t just talk about change; they work side by side with the community to make it happen.
In Asheboro, the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations, so the Mayor’s role should focus on leadership, vision, and connection. The Mayor should make sure the community’s voice is represented in every major decision, hold departments accountable through transparency, and help set priorities that improve quality of life for residents.
The Mayor also plays a key role in building relationships between the public, the City Council, and the City Manager to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals. For me, that means keeping Asheboro safe, supporting small businesses, protecting our environment, and investing in our youth and mental health resources.
The Mayor also plays a key role in building relationships between the public, the City Council, and the City Manager to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals. For me, that means keeping Asheboro safe, supporting small businesses, protecting our environment, and investing in our youth and mental health resources.
The ideal relationship between the Mayor and City Council should be built on respect, communication, and teamwork. Both should share the same goal — serving the people of Asheboro even if they bring different perspectives to the table.
The Mayor should keep an open line of communication with council members, listen to their input, and work together to find common ground on important issues. Healthy collaboration leads to better decisions, stronger policies, and a city government that truly reflects the needs of its residents. At the end of the day, it’s about unity, not politics.
The Mayor should keep an open line of communication with council members, listen to their input, and work together to find common ground on important issues. Healthy collaboration leads to better decisions, stronger policies, and a city government that truly reflects the needs of its residents. At the end of the day, it’s about unity, not politics.
What I love most about Asheboro is the people. This city has so much heart neighbors who look out for one another, small businesses that lift each other up, and families who work hard to build a better life. I love that even as we grow, Asheboro still has that small-town feeling where community matters and culture shines through.
I also love the diversity here. You can feel it in our festivals, our food, and our everyday interactions. It’s a place where Southern charm meets so many different backgrounds and stories, and that’s what makes Asheboro special to me.
I also love the diversity here. You can feel it in our festivals, our food, and our everyday interactions. It’s a place where Southern charm meets so many different backgrounds and stories, and that’s what makes Asheboro special to me.
The ideal relationship between the Mayor’s office and law enforcement should be built on trust, transparency, and accountability. Both share the same goal — keeping our community safe — and that can only happen through open communication and mutual respect.
The Mayor should support law enforcement with the resources and training they need, while also making sure policies reflect fairness and compassion for everyone in the community. Building stronger relationships between officers and residents helps create a safer, more united Asheboro where people feel both protected and heard.
The Mayor should support law enforcement with the resources and training they need, while also making sure policies reflect fairness and compassion for everyone in the community. Building stronger relationships between officers and residents helps create a safer, more united Asheboro where people feel both protected and heard.
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See also
2025 Elections
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