In Hildebran, the mayor’s seat and three town council seats are up for grabs. Incumbent Mayor Wendell Hildebrand chose not to run for reelection, so the race for the mayor's post has two candidates — former mayor Karen Robinson and Vicky Carpenter. In the race for the three council seats, incumbents Jody York, Michael Smith, and Ben Honeycutt all filed for reelection. The Town of Hildebran’s council page separately lists “Mike Smith” with a term of December 2021 to December 2026, matching the same set of incumbent council members named in the article.

November ballot takes shape in Rutherford College, Hildebran

Michael Smith currently serves as a member of the Hildebran Town Council.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, Michael Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael Smith

As of September 2, 2026, Michael Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Walter Ley

Ben Honeycutt

Candice Withers

Chris M. Bailey

Jody York

Roy D. Cooke

Travis E. Foster

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

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