# Board of Elections Meeting | October 27, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Elections met on October 27, 2026, during early voting, with Election Day one week away. Staff reported nearly 63,400 voters as of the prior day and reviewed the remaining early-voting schedule, absentee ballot deadlines, and post-election canvass and audit meetings. The board approved the agenda and October 20 minutes. It reviewed absentee ballots, voted to disallow 28 ballots—18 for unsealed ballot-container envelopes and 10 for witness issues—and approved batches of civilian, military, and overseas ballots. Staff also reported 15 pending ballot cures and explained that disallowed ballots do not necessarily mean voters lose the opportunity to cast a valid ballot, since voters may submit a corrected ballot or vote in person.

The board received an update on election judge appointments: the current slate had no vacancies, with 76 Republicans, 106 Democrats, and 58 unaffiliated workers. Members discussed sample ballots and reports of confusion at an early-voting site, and asked staff to provide post-election information on the effects of recent voting-law requirements. No procurement, contract award, purchasing decision, or budget allocation was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Elections Meeting | October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFglue7OlyM) - Buncombe County Government