Board Meetings

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Board Structure

Per Session Law 2018-146, county boards of elections in North Carolina are composed of five appointed members. Four members are appointed by the NC State Board of Elections: two Democrats and two Republicans. The Chair is appointed by the Governor. The Board is responsible for the administration of Elections and Related Laws and Rules of North Carolina. The Director, upon recommendation of the Board, is appointed by the State to advise and provide administrative oversight of the elections department. 

Responsibilities

The Board is responsible for conducting all federal, state, and local elections held within the County and delegated to perform duties as may be prescribed by NC. General Statutes Chapter 163A, or by the rules, orders, and directives of the State Board of Elections. The Board appoints all chief judges, judges, assistants, and other officers of elections and is responsible for investigating irregularities, nonperformance of duties, and violations of laws by election officers and other persons.

  1. Board Meeting Agendas
  2. Board Meeting Minutes
  3. Board Meeting Recordings

Agendas for New Hanover County Board of Elections Meetings can be found using the link below. Agendas will be uploaded in Draft format and are subject to amendment during meetings of the New Hanover County Board of Elections. 


  1. Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice

    The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on November 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM, and on November 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office... Read on...
  2. Board of Elections Regular Meeting Notice- November 2023

    The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405... Read on...
  3. Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice

    The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on November 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM and on November 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405... Read on...
  4. Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice

    The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on October 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405. Read on...
  5. Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice

    The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on October 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405. Read on...
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