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Cherokee County
Board of Elections
Members
- Gary Kilpatrick, Chairman
- Charles Hoesch, Board Member
- Shelly Debty, Board Member
- Sandy Solesbee, Board Member
- Craig Allen, Secretary
The Board of Elections now consists of five members. Three Democrats and two republicans each elected to a two year term.
Objective
The goal of the Cherokee County Board of Elections is to provide lawful, efficient, and timely execution of all elections. Our objective is to strive toward a progressive election process that meets every measure of the law as well as the demands of the 21st Century. We aim to provide fair elections for the Federal Government, the State of North Carolina, and Cherokee County. For more information on local and State Elections please visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. http://www.ncsbe.gov/
The Board of Elections holds their regular monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 4:00. The location is 40 Peachtree St. Murphy, NC 28906. All meetings are open to the public. If you would like to be put on the agenda for a meeting please contact the Board of Elections office at 828-837-6670.
THE MAY MONTHLY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY APRIL 30TH AT 4:00
ID WILL BE REQUIRED FOR VOTING BEGINNING WITH THE 2023 MUNICIPal ELECTIONS
Voters will now be asked to present a valid photo identification when voting in person. If you do not have a valid photo ID card, you may obtain one from your county board of elections prior to the election, through the end of the early voting period.
If you do not have a valid photo ID card on Election Day, you may still vote and have your vote counted by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment (or “Photo ID Exception Form”) as to why you have not presented a valid photo ID. The Exception Form can also be used if you have a religious objection to being photographed or are a victim of a recently declared natural disaster.
As an alternative, if you don’t have your ID when you vote, you can still vote and then bring your valid photo ID to your county board of elections by 5 p.m. on the ninth day after Election Day (or the sixth day after Election Day for September or October local elections).
If you vote by mail, then you must include a photocopy of a valid photo ID when returning your ballot. You may also complete the Absentee Photo ID Exception Form that is provided with your absentee ballot materials.
A list of all types of ID that can be used for voting is available on the State Board of Elections Voter ID webpage. For information on how to get a free ID, see Get a Free Voter Photo ID.
2024 Second Primary Election
A second primary will take place on May 14, 2024, for the following contests:
- Republican nomination for lieutenant governor:
- Hal Weatherman
- Jim O’Neill
- Republican nomination for state auditor:
- Jack Clark
- Dave Boliek
Absentee Request forms for 2024 Elections are now available!!
Download the form here
Absentee Board Meeting 1 - April 9th @ 4:00
Absentee Board Meeting 2 - April 16th @ 4:00
Absentee Board Meeting 3 - April 23rd @ 4:00
Early Voting begins for Second Primary April 25th - 8:00 am
Absentee Board Meeting 4 - April 30th @ 4:00
Absentee Meeting 5 - May 7th at 4:00
Last Day to request Absentee by mail - May 7th @ 5:00
Early Voting ends - May 11th @ 3:00
Absentee Board Meeting 6 - May 13th @ 5:00
Election Day - May 14th
November 5, 2024 Statewide General Election
EARLY VOTING AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM.
SATURDAY VOTING WILL BE mAY 11TH FROM 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
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ELECTION RESULTS
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Leighsa R. Jones
Director of Elections
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Haley Rose
Deputy Director
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Board of Elections
Physical Address
40 Peachtree Street
Suite B
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: 828-837-6670Fax: 828-837-7998