We put your questions on a range of topics to candidates in the key Buncombe County Commissioner primaries. These officials oversee major services affecting 250,000 locals. Now, get out there and vote. It’s voting time, readers. Last week we tried to clear up some mis-impressions…

Name: Scott Bissinger Profession: Retired Chief Deputy, Buncombe County In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am a career public servant wishing to continue to lead and contribute in my community.…

Name: Isaac Coleman Profession: Retired In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Progressive Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am running to bring a different approach to the crisis issues and to be the first African-American to serve…

Name: Gordon Smith Profession: Child and Family Therapist In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democratic Party In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: Buncombe County is one of the best places on earth, and we the people of Buncombe…

Name: Jasmine Beach-Ferrara Profession: Founding Executive Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality. In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Progressive Democrat. In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: As a mom and a minister, I know Buncombe County families face…

Name: Larry Dodson Profession: Asheville Fire Department Captain In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Hardworking Democrat. In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am passionate about healthy communities and equitable governance. General questions These questions are about problems, challenges…

Name: Nancy Nehls Nelson Profession: Retired from AT&T Bell Labs In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I am an engaged community advocate that has the experience to have a significant voice…

Name: Matt Kern Profession: Home Builder and organizer of the French Broad River Festival In up to two words, describe your political affiliation: Democrat In one brief sentence, describe yourself and why you’re running: I’m a small business owner and father of 2 young boys…

[This candidate response contains violent transphobia. While the Blade does not weigh in on how individuals should vote, we are completely against bigotry from any candidate of any stripe or party. Blatant prejudice has no place here or anywhere else.] Name: Jordan Burchette Profession: Manager…

The voter ID mess, court battles and rapidly-changing legislation have left voters — especially new voters — with a lot of questions. Here’s what to know as you go to the polls Early voting for the March 15 primary started today. While the ongoing court…