Swain County has elected two political newcomers to its board of commissioners.

There are two seats open on the Swain County Board of Commissioners this year, and voters will see four candidates on the ballot. However, in a slightly unusual turn, two of those candidates are unaffiliated. 

Swain County now knows who will appear on the November General Election Ballot for county commissioner. 

While the March 5 Primary Election was relatively quiet in the west — with few races and even fewer competitive races — results from state and national contests not only solidified partisan matchups for November’s General Election but also highlighted growing dissatisfaction with major party candidates. 

Incumbent Kenneth Parton and newcomer Tanner Lawson have won the Swain County Commission Republican primary.