Hendersonville -- August 17, 2026:Hendersonville Event Overview:
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is scheduled to visit Hendersonville tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, 2026, for a community discussion focused on cost-of-living and affordability concerns.
The Hendersonville stop is part of Cooper’s statewide “Make Stuff Cost Less” tour, connecting with voters and community leaders across Western North Carolina to discuss everyday expenses.
Key Policy & Discussion Topics:
Utility & Energy Rates: Addressing household electric and heating bills, modernizing mountain power infrastructure, and examining utility rate structures for large commercial facilities.
Healthcare & Prescription Costs: Discussing price caps on essential prescription medications, surprise medical billing protections, and health coverage access in Western North Carolina.
Housing & Family Expenses: Highlighting rural housing availability, childcare support measures, and everyday consumer pricing.
Tour Cadence & Format:
Weekly Statewide Schedule: The Hendersonville discussion is part of an ongoing series of weekly stops held across North Carolina counties throughout the campaign cycle.
Community Roundtable Format: The weekly stops utilize community roundtables, local business visits, and discussion forums to examine regional economic issues.
Attendance Logistics: Specific venue details and schedules are coordinated through local hosts and regional organizers for registered attendees.
Voter Resources:
For official North Carolina election information and candidate listings, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections Portal.
To locate local election offices across the state, use the County Board of Elections Search.