Board of Elections

Members
  • Connie Kelly, Director of Elections
  •  Carlton L. Hawkins, Chairperson

     
  • Hazel G Robinson, Secretary
  • Dr. A.B. Brown, Member
  • Hilda R Pemberton, Member
  • Haywood E. Walters, Jr ,Member



The Richmond County Board of Elections is dedicated to maintaining accurate voter registration records. The Board conducts all elections held within Richmond County, and is responsible for enforcing the election laws of the state of North Carolina. 
Our principal functions include; establishing election precincts and voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, preparing and distributing ballots, voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in elections, candidate campaign finance compliance and providing public information on elections and voting procedures, and investigating any voting irregularities.  
We provide assistance for persons who desire to file for office; and we are charged with conducting all elections in a fair,honest and impartial manner for the citizens of Richmond County and the six municipalities within its borders. The Board is appointed by the State Board of Elections, and members serve a two year term.  The Board is comprised of four members, with two being from each political party.  

Board Meeting Notices

  1. Notice of Board Meeting 7-14-2020

Voters will not be required to show photo ID for the

March 3, 2020, primary election. In a December 31 order, a federal district court blocked North Carolina’s voter photo ID requirement from taking effect. The injunction will remain in place until further order of the court. This page will be updated when new information is available.
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​ No se le exigirá a los votantes que muestren una identificación con foto durante las elecciones primarias del 3 de marzo de 2020. En una orden del 31 de diciembre, un tribunal federal de distrito bloqueó el requisito de identificación con foto para votación en Carolina del Norte. El requerimiento permanecerá en vigencia hasta nueva orden de la corte. Esta página se actualizará cuando haya nueva información disponible.

Filing Period Soil and Water
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How do I register to vote in Richmond County?

Register to Vote

Military and Overseas Absentee Voting

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Where is My Polling Location?

Polling Place Locations

ABSENTEE VOTING

Helpful Links

  1. Polling-Places-with-Addresses 2020
  2. NC Absentee Ballot Request Form, June 1 2020
  3. Voter statistics by precinct June 1, 2020
  4. Notice of Buffer Zones for 2020 General Election
  5. Richmond County Elected Officials(current) (2)

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