Polk County Board of Elections

Polk County Board of Elections Website

Next Board of Elections Meetings:

1-30-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #1
2-06-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #2
2-13-24    5pm   Absentee meeting #3
2-20-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #4
2-27-24   5pm   Absentee meeting #5
  3-04-24   5pm   Final Absentee Meeting
                                   1-30-24   5pm   Election Day Meeting (Tally Absentee Ballots) 
3-15-24   11am   Canvass Meeting 

Regular Meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of every month @ 4pm.

The Polk County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair, honest, impartial and efficient elections so that all qualified citizens in Polk County may exercise their right to vote. The Elections Office is responsible for conducting all elections in Polk County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda.

Services Include:

  • -Maintain Voter Registration Records
  • -Receive Candidate Filing for General Assembly and local candidates
  • -Campaign Finance office for local candidates/committees 
  • -Provide for Remote Absentee Voting
  • -Provide for Election Day Voting
  • -Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
  • -Evaluate and Improve Election Services
  • -Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information
  • -Provide Precinct Official Training and Educate Election Day Officials

Other Community Services Include:

  • -Provide voter and precinct information to public
  • -Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
  • -Visit community groups for voter/election education

 

Contact Information

STAFF CONTACTS
Cliff Marr
Director of Elections
828-894-8181
[email protected]

Board of Elections Address (Physical and Mailing)
231 Ward St
Columbus, NC 28722
PO Box 253
8:30 am -5:00 PM Mon-Fri
828-894-8181
[email protected]

Please note NEW LOCATION! 231 Ward St. Columbus, NC 28722

The following are the Board Members for 2023-2025:
Chair: Dr. Warren Carson, Member Stephen King, Member Keith Holbert, Member Libbie Johnson, and Secretary Scott Woodworth