As previously reported in the Cherokee Scout, Cable coaches wrestling and teaches math at Andrews High School. Woodard, project manager at Woodard Construction Co. Inc. and a former law enforcement officer, ran unsuccessfully for Cherokee County sheriff in 2022. James, a former town alderman, is retired from Cherokee County Schools, where he was a custodian and bus driver.

Mayoral races set in Andrews, Murphy

Rex teaches math and coaches wrestling at Andrews High School.

Mayoral races set in Andrews, Murphy | Cherokee Scout, Murphy ...

ANDREWS, N.C. – Voters in the Town of Andrews made their choices Tuesday night, electing mayor and two members to the Board of Aldermen in a pair of tightly contested races. James D. Reid kept the mayor’s seat with 51.75% of the vote, narrowly defeating Brandi Smith, who received 47.66%. Two write-in votes accounted for 0.58% of the total. In the Board of Aldermen race, where voters could choose two candidates, Chasity Ledford led the field with 29.88% of the vote, followed by Heath Woodard with 27.24%. Both earned seats on the board. Rex Cable finished third with 23.37%, while Gary R. James received 17.65%. Write-in candidates collected 1.86%.

Reid Narrowly Wins Andrews Mayoral Race; Ledford, Woodard Take Alderman Seats

Rex previously ran for a seat on the Andrews Board of Aldermen but did not win.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Said, "Prevent expensive disasters. Protect taxpayer dollars."

Wants to bring good jobs to Cherokee County and supports a living wage for "working families."

- Said, "Prevent expensive disasters. Protect taxpayer dollars."
- Wants to bring good jobs to Cherokee County and supports a living wage for "working families."

Economy

Said, "Stop cutting schools. Start investing in kids."

- Said, "Stop cutting schools. Start investing in kids."

Public Services

As of January 5, 2026, Rex Cable’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to enforce professional standards for officer safety and accountability.

- Wants to enforce professional standards for officer safety and accountability.

Public Safety

About infrastructure, said, "Fix what's broken. Build for the future."

- About infrastructure, said, "Fix what's broken. Build for the future."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Five candidates filed to run for the two board of aldermen seats on the ballot. The article states: “As previously reported in the Cherokee Scout, Cable coaches wrestling and teaches math at Andrews High School...”

Rex Cable teaches math and coaches wrestling at Andrews High School.

The article reported that five candidates had filed to run for two Andrews Board of Aldermen seats: “They are incumbent Alderman Steve Jordan, Gary James, Heath Woodard, Rex Cable and Chasity Ledford.” The article's 2025 election context establishes this as a prior bid for Andrews Board of Aldermen.

Rex filed to run for the Andrews Board of Aldermen.

As previously reported in the Cherokee Scout, Cable coaches wrestling and teaches math at Andrews High School...
Woodard, project manager at Woodard Construction Co. Inc. and a former law enforcement officer, ran unsuccessfully for Cherokee County sheriff in 2022. James, a former town alderman, is retired from Cherokee County Schools, where he was a custodian and bus driver.

Rex Cable currently teaches math and coaches wrestling at Andrews High School.

Five candidates filed to run for the two board of aldermen seats on the ballot (including Smith’s). They are incumbent Alderman Steve Jordan, Gary James, Heath Woodard, Rex Cable and Chasity Ledford.

Rex Cable was a candidate for one of two Andrews Board of Aldermen seats.

Rex is a math teacher and wrestling coach at Andrews High School.

Rex Cable previously ran for a seat on the Andrews Board of Aldermen and did not win his bid.

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