There were 6 candidates running for 3 available seats in the Yancey County Commissioners race. The top vote getter was Republican Jeff Whitson with 5,278 votes. Democrat Randy Ollis received the 2nd highest number of votes with 4,650. The 3rd seat vote count was separated by just 29 votes with Democrat Jim Edwards receiving 4,555 and Republican Duane Cassida 29 votes behind at 4,526. Republican Marvin Holland had 4,412 votes and Democrat Jerri Storie received 4,140. (more races)