Board of Elections

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NEWS & INFORMATION:Regular Meeting: January 13, 2025 10:00am

Photo ID is required for 2024 Elections
Voters will now be asked to present a valid photo identification when voting in person. If you do not have a valid photo ID card, you may obtain one from your county board of elections prior to the election, through the end of the early voting period. If you do not have a valid photo ID card on election day, you may still vote and have your vote counted by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment as to why you have not presented a valid photo ID. 

For more information: https://www.ncsbe.gov/Voter-ID


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

The primary functions of the office include voter registration, candidate filing, finding and maintaining voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, and preparing and distributing ballots.  Other duties include maintaining voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in Cleveland County, candidate campaign finance compliance and providing public information on elections and voting procedures.

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