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.

Washington state's 2024 general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and feature races for U.S. senator and representatives, Washington governor, attorney general, secretary of state and a variety of judicial and legislative races.

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