Going into the November general election, a race that has yielded a stream of unexpected storylines, we can learn from the results of the 2020 election, a contest that set voting records and upended norms. More than 158 million Americans cast a ballot in the 2020 race, continuing a trend of higher turnout rates.

Here's what to know about local races in Buncombe County, including Asheville City Council, county commissioners and city school board.

From key dates and deadlines to a rundown of all the candidates, you can find everything you need to know before voting right here.