August 25th 2026 Regular Board of Elections Meeting

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners held their regular Board of Elections meeting on August 25, 2026. The primary procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of early voting schedules, including extending voting hours to 7 PM on certain days and maintaining Sunday voting at all four early voting locations. The board unanimously approved these changes to improve voter access and reduce confusion by standardizing Saturday voting hours. Additionally, the board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Fayetteville to include city ballot measures on the county's general election ballot, with the city responsible for associated costs such as voting equipment and poll workers. The meeting also addressed logistical considerations for polling locations and staffing, including plans to increase voting machines at high-traffic sites and the introduction of a deputy registrar program to enhance community voter registration efforts. No new contracts or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included policy and operational decisions that could impact future election-related procurement and staffing needs.