What party is Byron Townsend?

Byron Townsend is running as a Democrat.

Who is Byron Townsend running against?

Lon McDonald, for Jackson County Legislator, 4th District.

Should I vote for Byron Townsend?

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Byron Townsend

Democrat · Candidate for Jackson County Legislator, 4th District · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your county's legislative body (New York counties call it the county legislature). Sets county policy, adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes local laws, and oversees county services and spending.

2 candidates ran for Jackson County Legislator, 4th District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

There is a donor-based score from their 2016 campaign for other, but it rests on only 6 donors, too few to place Byron Townsend reliably (we need at least 20).

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Quick answers

What party is Byron Townsend?: Byron Townsend is running as a Democrat.
What does the Jackson County Legislator, 4th District seat do?: Your county's legislative body (New York counties call it the county legislature). Sets county policy, adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes local laws, and oversees county services and spending.
Who is Byron Townsend running against?: Lon McDonald, for Jackson County Legislator, 4th District.
Should I vote for Byron Townsend?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Byron Townsend's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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