June 30, 2026, Granville County Board of Elections Meeting

The Granville County Board of Elections held a meeting on June 30, 2026, primarily focused on public comments regarding proposed changes to early voting sites and schedules. Numerous citizens expressed concerns about the closure of heavily used early voting locations, particularly in the southern part of the county, arguing that such closures would increase travel burdens and disenfranchise voters, especially seniors and minority communities. The board discussed the legal requirements for early voting dates and hours, confirming adherence to current state law with 17 days of early voting from October 15 to October 31, including specific daily hours. While the agenda was limited to setting early voting dates and times, board members acknowledged the need for further discussion on voting site locations and potential funding, with plans to address these issues in a future meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026. No immediate changes to voting sites or budgets were made during this meeting, but the conversation highlighted community concerns and the procedural steps required for any amendments.