Candidates for Swain County Chairman share ideas, platforms
The head seat of the Swain County Board of Commissioners was a topic of discussion long before this year’s Primaries.
After Republican Chairman Kevin Seagle announced his resignation, effective Aug. 31, 2025, the role went to Commissioner Tanner Lawson during an appointment process that included individual applications, Republican Party nominations and the late October 2025 selection of Jay Kirkland.