Elections

Our Mission

To secure that all elections in Burke County are conducted per NC General Statutes while providing smooth and fair elections for all voters.

  1. How do I request an absentee ballot?
  2. I received an absentee request form in the mail but did not request one. Is this legitimate?
  3. I called and requested an absentee form but have not received it yet. Can you track it?
  1. I am not registered to vote or have not voted in years. Can I still request an absentee ballot?
  2. What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot?
  3. What is the deadline for my ballot to be returned?
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    BOE - Schedule of Absentee Meetings

    Posted on September 20, 2021

    The following is a list of the dates and times on which the Burke County Board of Elections will meet (if necessary,) to approve the applications for absentee ballots for the Municipal and Board of Education to be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. Read on...
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    Concerning the Counting of Absentee Ballots

    Posted on September 20, 2021

    On June 8th 2021, the Burke County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, Morganton, North Carolina and adopted the following resolution Read on...
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    Notice of Public Hearing

    Posted on August 20, 2021

    The Burke County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, September 2nd. 2021 at 2:00p.m. in room 132 of the Foothills Higher Education Center located at 2128 South Sterling Street in Morganton, NC 28655. Read on...
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  1. Tue Oct. 12

    1. Board of Elections Board Meeting

  2. Tue Nov. 9

    1. Board of Elections Board Meeting

  3. Tue Dec. 14

    1. Board of Elections Board Meeting
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