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Elections in North Carolina local government

What North Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.

401 North Carolina meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Currituck County, NC · Tue Dec 8, 2026 · Board of Elections

Board of Elections meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Currituck County Board of Elections meeting on 2026-12-08 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Currituck County, NC · Tue Nov 10, 2026 · Board of Elections

No substantive items listed for Currituck County Board of Elections meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

Currituck County, NC · Tue Oct 13, 2026 · Board of Elections

No substantive items listed for Currituck County Board of Elections meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Jackson County, NC · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Cullowhee Community Planning Council

Jackson County planning council to hold routine elections and approve minutes

The Cullowhee Community Planning Council will convene to conduct routine organizational tasks including nominations for leadership, swearing in of officers, and approval of past meeting minutes. No substantive decisions or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

Currituck County, NC · Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Board of Elections

No substantive items on Currituck Board of Elections agenda

The agenda for this Board of Elections meeting contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software, with no listed items, discussions, or decisions. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or administrative session without any concrete business.

Cape Carteret, NC · Wed Sep 2, 2026 · Elections Board

Elections board to appoint officials and discuss personnel

The Carteret County Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes, make appointments to the Multipartisan Assistance Team and as Early Voting Precinct Officials, and receive updates on training and absentee by mail. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel, as permitted by state law.

Nash County, NC · Mon Aug 31, 2026 · Nash County Board of Elections

Board to approve Sharpsburg polling place change and appoint early voting officials

The Nash County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting on August 31, 2026, to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and reviewing the Director's Report. The primary substantive actions involve changing the Sharpsburg polling place and appointing officials for…

Davidson, NC · Mon Aug 31, 2026 · Planning Board

Planning Board to elect provisional vice chair, approve minutes

This is a largely procedural meeting. The Planning Board will elect a provisional vice chair to serve for the August 27, 2026, meetings, and will review and consider approving the minutes from its July 27, 2026, meeting. No substantive policy items, rezonings, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Selma, NC · Thu Aug 20, 2026 · Board of Adjustment

Board to decide on 19 code-enforcement fine reductions

The Selma Board of Adjustment will consider approving 19 code-enforcement fine reductions under the 2026 Grace Period program, which was tabled from the May meeting. The board will also hear an appeal from Barnhill Contracting Company and hold board elections. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of…

Orange County, NC · Wed Aug 19, 2026 · OCPT Staff Working Group

Transit tax district staff group to review finances, elect officers

The Orange County Transit Tax District Staff Working Group is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, hear quarterly transit financial results, receive project updates from member agencies, and elect officers for FY27. The agenda is largely procedural, with the financial report and officer elections being the main…

Anson County, NC · Tue Aug 18, 2026 · Board of Commissioners

Board to review July water emergency, housing market, PFAS loan

The Anson County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, hear updates from the economic development corporation and housing committee, and review remaining items from the July 2026 water emergency. The board will also discuss a $500,000 loan/grant for a PFAS study and…

Brunswick County, NC · Tue Aug 18, 2026 · Board of Elections

Board of Elections to appoint MAT member and approve minutes

The Brunswick County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative matters. The board will consider approving the minutes from the July 14, 2026 regular meeting and is expected to appoint Karen Litchfield to the Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT). The agenda is largely procedural, with no major…

Cape Carteret, NC · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Elections Board

Carteret elections board to discuss candidate filings, early voting, and town hall

The Carteret County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from July meetings, hear a candidate filing update, set a date to appoint early voting officials, and discuss a 'Trusted Elections Town Hall' event. The meeting includes public comment and board comments.

Danbury, NC · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · City Council Meeting 08.04.2026

Council to consider automated traffic enforcement ordinance and charter revision report

The Danbury City Council is meeting to consider several appointments, a collective bargaining agreement, and a resolution on early voting grants. Key items include a proposed ordinance on automated traffic enforcement safety devices, a related privacy policy, and the final report from the Charter Revision Commission…

Jackson County, NC · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Board of Commissioners

Commissioners hold work session on Flock cameras and department reports

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to receive reports from county officials. Discussions include Flock cameras and updates from the elections, aging, and social services departments.

Moore County, NC · Tue Aug 4, 2026 · Board of Commissioners

Board to consider PFAS settlement spending, fleet policy, and road naming

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a capital project ordinance revision for PFAS settlement funds (Fund 414), revisions to the vehicle fleet policy, and a contract for non-emergency Medicaid transportation. A public hearing will be held on an amendment to the Road Name…

Durham County, NC · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Board of County Commissioners

Board approves $1.08M for Sheriff’s IT upgrade and cloud CAD system

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several contracts and budget amendments, including a $1,076,051.72 allocation for a five-year IT upgrade for the Sheriff’s Office and a $114,800 contract for stream restoration oversight. The meeting also includes a public comment period and approvals for transit…

Clemmons, NC · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Planning Board

Zoning map amendment to change 0 Harper Rd from residential to pedestrian business

The Clemmons Planning Board will consider a zoning map amendment for Harper Road TH, LLC that would rezone 0 Harper Rd from RS-20 (single‑family residential) to PB‑S (pedestrian business) on a 16.26‑acre parcel. The board will also review a site plan for River Oaks Community Church, a 25.46‑acre property at 1855…

Yadkin County, NC · Mon Jul 20, 2026 · Board of Elections

Board considers extending candidate filing deadline for East Bend commissioner race

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and provide a public comments period. It will also discuss a possible extension of the candidate filing deadline for the Town of East Bend commissioner contest.

Winston-Salem, NC · Fri Jul 17, 2026 · Public Art Commission (City-County)

Public Art Commission to select finalists for Choice Neighborhood residency

The Choice Neighborhood (CNI) Residency Committee will meet to discuss applications and make a final selection of candidates. The committee will also discuss subsequent steps in the process.

Bladen County, NC · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Board of Elections

Bladen County Board of Elections proposes moving Elizabethtown 1 voting location

The Board of Elections is considering a resolution to change the voting site for Precinct Elizabethtown 1. The move would shift voting from the National Guard Armory to the Elizabethtown Community Center.

Currituck County, NC · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Board of Elections

No substantive items listed for Currituck County Board of Elections meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Brunswick County, NC · Tue Jul 14, 2026 · Board of Elections

Board to set early voting plan and polling place for 2026 general election

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will consider approving the early voting plan for the 2026 general election, including locations and schedule. The board will also discuss a resolution for inclement weather closures during early voting and adopt a resolution for out-of-precinct polling places, including the…

Durham, NC · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Mayor's Hispanic/Latino Committee

Durham Hispanic/Latino Committee meets July 9 to elect leaders and amend bylaws

The Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee holds its July 9 meeting to receive committee reports, elect new executive leadership, and vote on proposed bylaw amendments. Members will also discuss plans for Hispanic Heritage Month and an upcoming retreat.

Kings Mountain, NC · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · John H. Moss Reservoir Agenda

Election of officers, floating slips, pier requests on tap

The John H. Moss Reservoir Commission will meet July 9, 2026, to elect a chair and vice chair for 2026-2027. They will also discuss issues with floating slips next to the gazebo, food truck requests, the pier projection process, and boat permits for homeowners with boats not in use. A financial update and citizen…

Wayne County, NC · Tue Jul 7, 2026 · Board of Commissioners

Board considers referendum for alcohol sales in Wayne County

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to add a referendum to the November 3, 2026 ballot regarding the sale of malt beverages, unfortified wines, and mixed beverages. The meeting also includes several board reappointments and a preliminary plat approval.

Granville County, NC · Mon Jul 6, 2026 · Board of Commissioners

Board considers solid waste franchise and landfill construction ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will review first readings of franchise ordinances for residential solid waste and convenience site management. The meeting includes discussions on a landfill cell construction project and a request for a fourth early voting site. The board will also address funding for the Flock Crime…

Cape Carteret, NC · Wed Jul 1, 2026 · Elections Board

Board to approve 2026 General Election Early Voting Plan

The Carteret County Board of Elections will consider approving the 2026 General Election Early Voting Plan and adopt a Continuity of Operations Plan and Rules and Procedures. The Director's Report includes a budget update, precinct official recruitment, and a Morehead 1 Precinct update.

Nash County, NC · Mon Jun 29, 2026 · Nash County Board of Elections

Board will consider the Early Voting Plan for the November election

The Nash County Board of Elections will meet to discuss and potentially adopt an early voting plan for the upcoming November election. No other old business is listed. The meeting includes standard items such as public comments and procedural matters.

Chapel Hill, NC · Tue Jun 23, 2026 · Community Design Commission

Commission will appoint new Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming two-year term.

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no development applications or public hearings. The commission will approve the minutes from March, April, and May. Members will also vote to appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the next two-year term.

Town of Mount Olive, NC, NC · Mon Jun 22, 2026 · Town Council

Town Council to adopt 2026/2027 budget and consider special election resolution

The Mount Olive Town Council is holding a special called meeting to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026/2027 budget, the Town Manager's Budget Message, and the Budget Ordinance. Following the hearing, the council will consider adopting the budget or scheduling a special meeting on June 29, 2026, to do so. They…

Rural Hall, NC · Mon Jun 22, 2026 · June 22, 2026 Council

Council adopts Resolution 912 to supersede Resolution 901 on Project Iron Spur data center

The Rural Hall Town Council adopted a budget amendment (Resolution Ordinance #896) after election expenses exceeded the original estimate by $6,618.21. The council approved a revision to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office contract that reduces the contract amount by $8,670. The council also adopted Resolution #912…

Leland, NC · Thu Jun 18, 2026 · Council Regular Meeting

Council holds public comment on potential voting districts, discusses property exchange

The Leland Town Council will hear a special public comment period on the idea of establishing voting districts. The council will also discuss a potential property exchange and consider a consent agenda that includes a design-build agreement for the Sturgeon Creek Boardwalk and Dock, a managed IT services contract…

Charlotte, NC · Thu Jun 18, 2026 · City Council Special Meeting

City Council holds special meeting for mayoral candidate interviews

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct formal interviews with candidates running for Mayor. The session may include a closed session as necessary.

Durham, NC · Wed Jun 17, 2026 · Racial Equity Commission

Racial Equity Commission to elect co-chair and consider bylaw amendments

The Durham City-County Racial Equity Commission will discuss a partnership proposal with the Human Relations Commission, consider bylaw amendments, and elect a new co-chair. Subcommittee updates and volunteer support roles will also be addressed.

Yadkin County, NC · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · Board of Elections

Yadkin elections board to consider early voting plan

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will discuss an Early Voting Plan, electioneering/buffer zone rules, and appointment of a Boonville Precinct Judge. The board will also approve minutes from March 13, 2026.

Franklin County, NC · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · Franklin County Board of Commissioners

Franklin County Board of Commissioners to consider FY27 Budget

The Board will discuss and consider approval of the FY27 Budget. Other key actions include a proposal for an alcoholic beverage election and a contract for landscaping services at 55 county facilities.

Cumberland County, NC · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · Joint Planning Board

Rezoning of 0.88 acres at 3310 N. Main St to Planned Commercial District

The Joint Planning Board will consider several rezoning applications, including the conversion of 0.88 acres at 3310 N. Main Street from R10 Residential to a Planned Commercial District. Additional rezoning requests involve parcels on Front St in Stedman, William Duke Rd in Hope Mills, and Godwin Falcon Rd near I‑95…

Brunswick County, NC · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · Board of Elections

Board to discuss early voting locations and schedule for 2026 general election

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will discuss locations and schedule for early voting in the 2026 general election. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and receive a director's report.

North Wilkesboro, NC · Mon Jun 15, 2026 · Town Board

Town Board to approve $6.76M fire station construction contract

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on a contract with Jackson Builders to construct a new fire department at 100 Finley Avenue, with a total estimated cost of $6.76 million. The meeting also includes a budget amendment to allocate $50,000 in state grant funds to the Fire Department.