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

Important Dates to Remember for 2009:

Filing for Municipal Elections July 6th-July 17th 12 noon.

Absentee Voting (by mail)October 5th - October 27th

One Stop Voting October 15-October 31 at 1 pm

BOARD MEMBERS

Board meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at the Elections office at 10:00 AM. Meetings are subject to change.

Please contact the Elections office to confirm.

Rebecca Kennedy, Chairperson

Elvin Clark, Secretary

Jo Anne Moss, Member

Elections Information

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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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