Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections September 23, 2026 12:00 PM

The Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections held a meeting on September 23, 2026, primarily focused on preparations for the upcoming November 3 general election. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of early voting center locations, election day polling locations, poll worker assignments, and equipment allocations. The board approved the use of 81 polling locations and adjusted ballot marking device allocations based on voter turnout and space constraints. They also discussed challenges in recruiting and retaining poll workers, including payment delays, and scheduled a special meeting on October 7 to finalize poll worker assignments. Additionally, the board adopted updates to their operations manual and vision statement, including clarifications on capital and facilities improvement projects. Policy discussions addressed compliance with state law requiring one clerk per polling location, with provisions for assistant clerks to support lead clerks. The board also reviewed outreach efforts, upcoming election logistics, and legal matters related to a recent complaint against the board. No votes were taken in executive session, and the meeting concluded with scheduling and administrative updates.