Board of Elections

 

2024 Primaries

Click HERE for Polk County results

Sample Audit Count - Friday March 8, 10:00am
Hand-eye count for Saluda and Cooper Gap Precincts
Public is welcome to attend.


Write-in candidates may still file petitions for the November '24 ballot.  Call the Board of Elections @ 828-894-8181 for more info.






NEW LOCATION

The Polk BOE has moved to a new location:

231 Ward St. 
Columbus NC 28722






Photo ID laws will be in effect in 2024.

List of acceptable Photo ID's
(NC Drivers licenses are acceptable)

Free Photo ID's are available for registered voters. Click here for info.







Next Board of Elections Meetings:


1-30-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #1
2-06-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #2
2-13-24    5pm   Absentee meeting #3
2-20-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #4
2-27-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #5
  3-04-24   5pm   Final Absentee Meeting
                                  3-05-24   5pm   Election Day Meeting (Tally Absentee Ballots)
                               3-12-24    4pm  Meeting to Initiate early voting challenges  
                           3-15-24    9am  Provisionals and Supplemental absentees
3-15-24    11am   Canvass Meeting        

 Board of Elections Office
    231 Ward St. Columbus NC 28722




30 Day Residency Notice: 
You must be a resident of North Carolina and of Polk County at least 30 days prior to any Municipal, Primary, General Election or Presidential Election.

VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION


Campaign Finance Information
 www.ncsbe.gov

 

The Polk County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair, honest, impartial and efficient elections so that all qualified citizens in Polk County may exercise their right to vote. The Elections Office is responsible for conducting all elections in Polk County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda.

Services Include:

  • -Maintain Voter Registration Records
  • -Receive Candidate Filing for General Assembly and local candidates
  • -Campaign Finance office for local candidates/committees 
  • -Provide for Remote Absentee Voting
  • -Provide for Election Day Voting
  • -Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
  • -Evaluate and Improve Election Services
  • -Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information
  • -Provide Precinct Official Training and Educate Election Day Officials

Other Community Services Include:

  • -Provide voter and precinct information to public
  • -Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
  • -Visit community groups for voter/election education

NC State Board of Elections Web site = http://www.ncsbe.gov/

 

The following are the Board Members for 2023-2025:
Chair Dr. Warren Carson, Member Stephen King, Member Keith Holbert, Member Libbie Johnson, and Scott Woodworth

Contact Information

STAFF CONTACTS
Cliff Marr
Director of Elections
828-894-8181
cmarr@polknc.org

Board of Elections Address (Physical and Mailing)
231 Ward St
Columbus, NC 28722
PO Box 253
8:30 am -5:00 PM Mon-Fri
828-894-8181
polkboe@polknc.org