Nina Ireland (Asheville City Council, North Carolina, candidate 2026)
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Nina Ireland ran for election to the Asheville City Council in North Carolina. Ireland was on the ballot in the primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Ireland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Nina Ireland provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 27, 2026:
- High school: SILSA at Asheville High School
- Bachelor's: University of North Carolina at Asheville, 2016
- Associate: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 2013
- Profession: Entrepreneur
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Asheville City Council (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the primary for Asheville City Council on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
Drew Ball (Nonpartisan)  | ||
| Maggie Ullman Berthiaume (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Jeffrey Burroughs (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Scott Burroughs (Nonpartisan) | |
| R. Blake Butler (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Tiffany DeBellott (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Dan Ferrell (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Angel Gonzales (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Nina Ireland (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Shaunda Jackson (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Tyler Ladd (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jess Young McLean (Nonpartisan) | ||
| David Moritz (Nonpartisan) | ||
| S. Antanette Mosley (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Bobby Smith (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Sheneika E. Smith (Nonpartisan) | ||
| CJ Snyder (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Kyle Turner (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jared Wheatley (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Keith Young (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Nina Ireland completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ireland's responses.
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I graduated from SILSA at Asheville High School, and earned my bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from UNC-Asheville. I have worked across Asheville in salons, event spaces, community organizations, and nonprofit settings, including with GAP AVL (Government Accountability Project), where a group of us focus on government accountability to local residents of Asheville and Buncombe County. Even as a college graduate, I juggle multiple jobs to raise my family here. I understand firsthand how difficult it has become for working people to remain in the city they love.
I am running for Asheville City Council because I believe leadership should reflect the lived experiences of the people who live and work here. I am committed to accountability, accessibility, and investment in Asheville’s recovery and future.- Accountability: Residents deserve a government they can see, shape, and trust. Accountability means transparency in how decisions are made, how money is spent, and who benefits. I support participatory budgeting, regular public check-ins, and clear communication so residents understand what’s happening at City Hall and how to be involved. Too often decisions are made behind closed doors or without community input. Accountability means listening to residents before votes are taken, following through on commitments, and ensuring public dollars serve the people who live and work here - not outside interests.
- Accessibility: Our government should be reachable, understandable, and present in the neighborhoods it serves. Accessibility means meeting people where they are - through neighborhood-based council meetings, clear communication, and inclusive engagement. As Hurricane Helene recovery continues and the I-26 connector project begins, now is a critical moment for decision-makers to prioritize residents who live and work here. Accessibility ensures that everyday people, especially those most impacted by change, have a seat at the table and a real voice in decisions shaping Asheville’s future.
- Investment: A city that invests in its people thrives. I believe in investing in economic diversification and sustainability so Asheville isn’t dependent on a single industry. That includes housing people can afford, strong support for small and local businesses, and youth opportunity hubs that provide safe spaces, mentorship, and pathways to success. Investment also means using public resources strategically to create long-term stability—jobs with living wages, workforce development tied to local needs, and growth that strengthens our community rather than displacing it.
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See also
2026 Elections
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