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Canvass Day

11am at 59 Woodfin Place

 

Results on election night are unofficial. Canvass is the official process of determining the votes have been counted and tabulated correctly, resulting in the authentication of the official election results. 

For close elections, the canvass period is especially important.  During this time, elections officials count absentee ballots that came in before the deadline and research provisional ballots to determine whether they should be counted.

In every county, the canvass meeting when the results are certified is 10 days after Election Day. Because elections thrive on transparency, the canvass meeting is open to the public. Unless the county board unanimously votes for another site, the meeting will be held at the county board of elections office, per N.C.G.S. § 163-182.5.

Before the canvass meeting, the board must ensure that the sample hand-to-eye audit count and any discretionary or mandatory recounts have been completed.

Additionally, county boards confirm all eligible ballots have been counted, including:

  • Ballots that were unable to be read in the precinct (ballot jams, torn ballots, etc.)
  • Absentee ballots
  • Provisional ballots

At the meeting, the board will prepare and sign all relevant, permanent public documents. The county board will retain one copy; a copy will be filed with either the clerk of Superior Court or, in the case of municipal elections, with the municipal clerk; and a copy will be provided to the State Board of Elections.

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Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022

To see more information about Election Day in Buncombe County, click here.

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Last Day to Request Absentee-by-Mail Ballot

TODAY is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the General Election. Click here to submit your request through the absentee portal https://votebymail.ncsbe.gov/app/home.

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Early Voting

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022

Buncombe County residents can register and vote at ANY early voting site.

To view the Early Voting Calendar click here.

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Voter Registration Deadline

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

Check the status of your voter registration here.