# July 15, 2026, Granville County Board of Elections Meeting

The Granville County Board of Elections held a special meeting on July 15, 2026, primarily to reconsider the early voting plan for the November 2026 general election. The discussion focused on the number and locations of early voting sites, including whether to maintain the existing sites at Oxford Public Works and South Branch Library, move the Oxford site to the Granville County Expo Center, and add a fourth site in the northern part of the county. Public comments overwhelmingly opposed closing the South Branch Library and moving the Oxford site, citing concerns about voter access and convenience. The board clarified early voting dates and hours, correcting a previous error that had proposed multiple Saturdays of early voting; they ultimately adopted a schedule with one Saturday. The board voted unanimously to move the Wilton precinct election day site to Tar River Elementary due to school closure. However, motions to close South Branch Library and to move Oxford Public Works to the Expo Center failed to achieve unanimous approval, resulting in no changes to those sites. The board discussed the availability of $60,000 in county funding contingent on approving a fourth early voting site, with divided opinions on whether to add this site. The meeting concluded without unanimous agreement on the early voting plan, meaning the matter may be referred to the state board of elections for final determination. The meeting highlighted tensions around balancing voter access, funding, and logistical considerations for polling locations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** July 15, 2026

### Sources
- [July 15, 2026, Granville County Board of Elections Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQnKxJdqDJA) - Granville County