Buncombe County Elections Office

03/13/2026

🗳️Certification complete🗳️ The Board of Elections has finalized the 2026 Primary Election results following the sample audit, ballot reviews, and required canvass procedures. Thank you to all voters and election workers who made this process possible. Official results: buncombenc.gov/vote

03/09/2026

The Buncombe County Board of Elections (BOE) is conducting their official sample audit today. Required by state law, the sample audit helps ensure the reliability of the machine-counted results of paper ballots. Much like a bubble exam, mismatches in vote count might occur if a voter circled a candidate’s name or made an X instead of fully bubbling the circle for their candidate.

Bipartisan teams, overseen by the BOE, will conduct hand-to-eye counts of all ballots in the randomly selected precincts 55.1 (Glen Arden School) and 59.1 (Beech Community Center) and compare the results with the results of the machine counts.

The sample audit is open to the public and takes place today, March 9 beginning at 10 a.m. in the downstairs boardroom at 35 Woodfin St., Asheville.

03/03/2026

We love our poll workers! 🗳

It’s Primary Election Day in Buncombe County!

Check out 4 of our 450 poll workers at the Stephens-Lee Community Center.

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m., and as of 2 p.m., 10,778 voters have cast their ballots. That’s on top of the 30,000+ residents who voted during Early Voting.

The Tempie Avery Montford Community Center is currently leading turnout with 276 voters, followed by Hall Fletcher School with 233, and both Murphy‑Oakley and Beech Community Center close behind.

“We have five hours until polls close, and the high turnout really reflects the enthusiasm of our voters,” said Elections Services Director Corinne Duncan. “If you haven’t voted yet, get out there and be part of it.”

Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. If you’re in line by then, you’ll be able to vote. Remember to:
• Go to your assigned precinct (find it using the Voter Search Tool)
• Bring your photo ID

Curbside voting is available for voters unable to enter the polling place due to age or disability.

Returning an absentee ballot?
Ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. today to 35 Woodfin St. by the voter or a near relative. Ensure your envelope is signed and includes a copy of your photo ID. Polling places cannot accept absentee ballots.

We’ll release our next update at 4:30 p.m.
More info: buncombenc.gov/vote or call 828‑250‑4200 Image shows 4 poll workers posing in a polling place.

03/02/2026

Tomorrow is Election Day- Polls open starting at 6:30 a.m., head to your assigned polling location to vote!