# June 16, 2026, Granville County Board of Elections Meeting

The Granville County Board of Elections held a meeting on June 16, 2026, primarily focused on proposed changes to early voting locations and polling places within the county. The board discussed relocating the Wilton Precinct polling place to Tar River Elementary School due to the closure of the previous site, a motion which passed unanimously. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to debating the closure of the South Branch Library early voting site and the potential relocation of the Oxford early voting site to the Expo Center. Public comments expressed strong opposition to moving early voting sites away from population centers like Oxford and Creedmore, citing concerns about voter accessibility, especially for working-class, elderly, and minority voters. The board acknowledged financial constraints communicated by the county commissioners, which limit the number of early voting sites to three due to budgetary issues. The motion to close the South Branch Library site passed but was not unanimous, meaning the final decision would be subject to approval by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. The board also approved establishing a new early voting site in northern Granville County at the Stovall area, contingent on funding and facility readiness. Throughout the meeting, the board emphasized statutory requirements, the need for equitable voter access, and the challenges posed by limited funding and staffing for poll workers. The meeting concluded with the board voting on these proposals, with unresolved issues to be decided by the state board if unanimity was not reached locally.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** June 16, 2026

### Sources
- [June 16, 2026, Granville County Board of Elections Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DxCxXXQ37M) - Granville County