Board of Elections Meeting | July 17, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Elections held a meeting on July 17, 2026, primarily discussing election administration updates and voter registration maintenance. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing interview process for a candidate coordinator position and updates on early voting plans, including weekend voting options. The board also addressed logistical concerns about voting precinct locations due to a church ownership change and approved a contingency plan to use a high school as an alternative site if needed. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reviewing 41 voter challenges related to deceased registrants, with the board voting to schedule a full evidentiary hearing for August 25, 2026, to address these challenges and ensure proper voter roll maintenance. The discussion included procedural clarifications and the impact of a recent state audit on voter list maintenance processes. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were reported, but the meeting reflected ongoing operational decisions affecting election services and staffing.