Board of Elections

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
• -Educate Election Day Officials
• -Provide for Election Day Voting
• -Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
• -Evaluate and Improve Election Services
• -Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information

Other Community Services Include:

• -Assist in High School Government Elections
• -Provide voter and precinct information to public
• -Assist Kids Voting Polk County
• -Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
• -Visit community groups for voter/election education

Dates to Remember for 2010

Absentee by mail starts September 3rd

Absentee must be returned by October 26th at 5 pm

Last day to register April 9th

One Stop begins October 14th - October 30th 9a-1p.

One Stop sites Board of Elections Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm and October 30th 9:00am-1:00pm

Green Creek Family Life Center (old Green Creek School) & Mill Spring Fire Dept. Monday - Friday 12:00p-7:00p & October 30th 9:00a-1:00p.

BOARD MEMBERS

Board meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at the Elections office at 9:00 AM. Meetings are subject to change.

Please contact the Elections office to confirm.

Rebecca Kennedy, Chairperson

Judy P. Arledge, Secretary

George Comparetto, Member

Elections Information

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Machine Sample Ballot 2010

Campaign Finance

Early Voting

Elected Officials

Election Results

Election Schedule

Polling Locations

Precinct Workers

Provisional Voting

Related Links

Understanding Elections

Voting Equipment

Voter Registration

STAFF CONTACTS

Dale Edwards, Director of Elections
828-894-8181

email: polk.boe@ncmail.net

Karen Lawrence, Deputy Director for Voter Registration
828-894-8181

email: karengumdrop@inbox.com

Board of Elections Address (Physical and Mailing)
40 Courthouse St.
Columbus, NC 28722
PO Box 253
8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri

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