Board of Elections Meeting | August 25, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Elections held a meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing primarily on preparations for the 2026 midterm general election. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the early voting plan, which was updated following the passage of House Bill 834 allowing earlier processing of early voting ballots. The board also approved changes to the voting location for precinct 60.4, moving it to AC Reynolds High School due to the closure of the previous site. Additionally, the board appointed 24 multi-partisan assistance teams (MAT) members and approved early voting poll worker assignments, noting a 27% increase in early voting slots and a significant number of poll worker applications. The meeting also addressed voter list maintenance, including the removal of 40 deceased voters from the rolls after a challenge hearing, with one challenge denied due to insufficient evidence. Security concerns for the upcoming election were discussed, highlighting coordination with local law enforcement and emergency management to ensure election safety. The board approved an updated meeting schedule reflecting changes in ballot processing timelines. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting included operational decisions impacting election staffing and polling locations.