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Haywood County, North Carolina

Haywood County Tax Collector

One candidate is tracked for Haywood County Tax Collector on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg West. Candidate information follows official Haywood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The sitting tax collector, Sebastian Edward Cothran, is not on the November 2026 ballot; Greg West is unopposed, per the county's Elected Officials PDF and the NCSBE certified candidate list.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Haywood County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Greg West

Republican

Biography

No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Haywood County Tax Collector in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Haywood County Tax Collector on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg West. Candidate information follows official Haywood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Haywood County Tax Collector election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Haywood County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Haywood County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Greg West, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office