Board of Elections Meeting | Nov. 4, 2026

Buncombe County Board of Elections meeting held Nov. 5, 2026 (the title identifies it as the Nov. 4 meeting). The board reviewed post-election operations, including upcoming ballot challenges and absentee cures, the Nov. 9 hand-count sample audit, and processing provisional ballots. Staff said a team of about 20 researchers—including seasonal contractors hired for the election period—was working on provisional-ballot research; no contractor names, contract amounts, or procurement approvals were identified. The transcript also gives conflicting totals for photo ID exception forms, but the board voted to approve 96 forms and refer one for administrative review. The board separately voted to defer approval of the minutes to a regular work session.

Members discussed uncertainty in state guidance on photo ID exception forms and the standard for rejecting a ballot based on a false statement. They emphasized consistent treatment across counties and suggested taking recommendations to legislative representatives; no law or policy change was adopted. No contract award, bid approval, or spending decision was identified.