Biography
Anthony Penland is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 115, challenging incumbent Democrat Lindsey Prather in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][3] He says in a Ballotpedia survey that he has served 36 years as a member of the Swannanoa Fire Department in Buncombe County.[2]
Penland graduated from Charles D. Owen High School, earned an associate degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2006, and earned a bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University in 2015.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey he said he has spent his entire life in Buncombe County and holds a bachelor's degree in fire and emergency services.[2]
Penland listed property tax reduction and reform, Hurricane Helene relief funding and a lower cost of living as his key campaign messages.[2] He said his campaign is endorsed by the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association, the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police and Americans for Prosperity - North Carolina.[2]
- 1.Anthony Penland - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Anthony Penland: Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Carolina House District 115
Anthony Penland is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina House District 115 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.