Board of Elections

Roycene Jones,
Director

11 North Mitchell Avenue, Room 108
Bakersville, NC 28705
E-mail: roycene.jones@mitchellcountync.gov
Telephone: 828.688.3101
Fax: 828.688.1651

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2024 Primary
Official Election Notice

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Download a list of ballot measures and federal, State, and local offices to be on the ballot


This is an official notice of an election to be conducted in MITCHELL County on 03/05/2024. This notice contains a list of all of the ballot measures and federal, State, and local offices this county expects, as of this date, to be on the ballot on the date of the election. Presidential Preference, US Senate, US House of Representatives, NC Governor, NC Lieutenant Governor, NC Attorney General, NC Auditor, NC Commissioner of Agriculture, NC Commissioner of Insurance, NC Commissioner of Labor, NC Secretary of State, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, NC Treasurer, Mitchell County Board of Commissioners, Mitchell County Register of Deeds, Mitchell County Board of Education.

An Election Notice will be prepared not later than 100 days before a regularly scheduled election that permits absentee voting, and as soon as practicable in the case of an election or vacancy election not regularly scheduled. For a second primary, an Election Notice will be prepared, no later than the day following the date the appropriate board of elections orders that a second primary be held.

As soon as ballot styles are printed, this county board of elections will update this notice with the certified candidates for each office and ballot measures and referenda questions that will be on the ballot. For General Elections during even-numbered years, ballots will be printed 60 days prior to the election. For statewide primaries and other elections (except municipal elections), ballots will be printed 50 days prior to the election. Municipal ballots are available 30 days prior to Election Day. You must request an updated Election Notice.

Transmitting a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

This notice may be used in conjunction with the federal write-in absentee ballot (FWAB). Covered military & overseas voters seeking to vote by absentee ballot may use the FWAB to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and vote an official military-overseas ballot. When using the FWAB to register to vote, and/or request an absentee ballot, please transmit your signed and completed FWAB no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before Election Day. If submitted later than this day and time, your absentee ballot will not be counted. Federal write-in absentee ballots are available at www.NCSBE.gov. You may also request a regular absentee ballot by using the federal postcard application (FPCA), available at www.FVAP.gov. A regular ballot can be mailed, faxed or emailed to you. You may return the FWAB or a regular absentee ballot by mail, secure fax (1-919-715-0351) or email (absentee@ncsbe.gov).

Marking a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot

When marking a FWAB, for each office for which you wish to vote, write in either a candidate’s name or political party designation. For ballot measures or referenda, write either “YES” (you are for the ballot measure or referendum) or “NO” (you are against the ballot measure or referendum). In a primary, if you are registered as Democrat, Republican or Libertarian, for partisan contests, you may only vote for the candidates of the party for which you are affiliated. You are also eligible to vote for non-partisan contests. If you are registered as unaffiliated (“independent”), in a primary, you may choose to vote for the partisan contests of one of the parties or you may choose to vote for non-partisan contests only. Please contact your local board of elections to confirm your party affiliation or voter registration status.

Please check the website for the NC State Board of Elections (www.NCSBE.gov) for additional information on military-overseas absentee voting.

Polling Locations

Polls will be open March 5, 2024 at the following locations:

  1. BAKERSVILLE & RED HILL
    Bakersville Fire Department, 306 Bakers Lane, Bakersville, NC 28705
  2. BRADSHAW
    Bradshaw Fire Department, 4256 NC Highway 197, Green Mountain, NC 28740
  3. CANE CREEK
    Cane Creek Community Building, 451 Stagger Weed Road, Bakersville, NC 28705
  4. GRASSY CREEK
    Spruce Pine Fire Department, 100 Firefighter Way, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
  5. HARRELL
    Buladean School, 12190 North 226 Highway, Bakersville, NC 28705
  6. LITTLE ROCK CREEK
    Fork Mountain Fire Department, 2699 Fork Mountain Road, Bakersville, NC 28705
  7. POPLAR
    Old Poplar School, 12850 NC Highway 197, Green Mountain, NC 28740
  8. SNOW CREEK
    Mitchell County Board of Education, 72 Ledger School Road, Bakersville, NC 28705

Department Overview

The Mitchell County Board of Elections duty is to conduct fair, honest and impartial elections so that all citizens have the chance to exercise their right to vote. We work for the Public and we do the Public’s business. We provide an open, honest, and non-partisan election process. We maintain an accurate data base and pride ourselves in excellent customer service. We provide timely, accurate, and legally correct information. The Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all elections including federal, state, and county as well as municipal and special referenda.

Functions

  • We maintain and oversee all voter registration records for Mitchell County.
  • Ensure proper geo-coding for all citizens.
  • Contract for and maintain all polling places.
  • Educate the public and the media about election law according to North Carolina General Statutes.
  • Receive, audit, and maintain campaign finance reports.
  • Maintain all election supplies and equipment.
  • Conduct candidate filing.
  • Ensure that ballots are designed and printed properly.
  • Design and maintain open, honest, and accurate vote counting and reporting systems.

Scheduled Meetings

The Mitchell County Board of Elections meets the last Thursday of each month at 4 pm. More frequent meetings are scheduled during election time. Each meeting is posted on the information board in the foyer of the Mitchell County Courthouse. All meetings are open to the public.

Requesting Information

All files and information maintained by the Board of Elections (with the exception of Birth dates and bank account information in regards to campaign finance) are public record. You can request information via email, fax, telephone or written request by mail.

Our Location

The Board of Elections is located at 11 North Mitchell Avenue, Room 108 in Bakersville, NC 28705

 

 

Early Voting for
the March 2024
Primary

Early voting is available at the Board of Elections office at the HIstoric Mitchell County Courthouse in Bakersville and at the Spruce Pine Volunteer Fire Department on the following days & times:

  • February 15, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 16, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 19, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 20, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 21, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 22, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 23, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 26, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 27, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 28, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • February 29, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • March 1, 2024
    8:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • March 2, 2024
    8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Election Day is March 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

2024
Primary Election
Sample Ballots

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OFFICE HOURS

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

PERSONNEL

Roycene Jones
Director

Lori Huskins
Deputy

ELECTION BOARD

Luther Stroup
Chair

Meredith Hoilman
Secretary

Shane Biddix
Member

Greg McKinney
Member

Sam McKinney
Member