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Orr defeats Wyatt, McCall rolls, House incumbents cruise, road bonds win big

Henderson County Board of Commissioners candidate Steve Wyatt (standing in the center) speaks with supporters Tuesday night, including former county commissioner Tommy Thompson, after learning he would not win a seat on the board.

By AMY B. MCRAW and BILL MOSS, Published: March 4, 2026

Political newcomer Rudd Orr defeated former Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt for a county commission seat, state Reps. Jennifer Capps Balkcom and Jake Johnson turned back primary challengers and Hendersonville residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a $10 million road bond issue on Tuesday.

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