Who is Jerry Smith, Jr. running against?

Jennifer Hensley, for City of Hendersonville Mayor (Henderson County).

How much money has Jerry Smith, Jr. raised?

$57K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Jerry Smith, Jr.?

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Jerry Smith, Jr.

Candidate for City of Hendersonville Mayor (Henderson County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of Hendersonville Mayor (Henderson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Hendersonville voters.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Jerry Smith, Jr. only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Jerry Smith, Jr. yet.

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Funding

$57K raised, $1,261 from small donors, $35K self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Jerry Smith for Mayor	$3,162
Robert Laborde	$2,770
Susan Laborde	$1,000
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trains PAC FUND	$1,000
Hunter Hale	$750
Leah Ryel	$700
Matthew Rogers	$600

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-09.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Hendersonville Mayor seat do?: The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who is Jerry Smith, Jr. running against?: Jennifer Hensley, for City of Hendersonville Mayor (Henderson County).
How much money has Jerry Smith, Jr. raised?: $57K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Jerry Smith, Jr.?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jerry Smith, Jr.'s record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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