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Elections

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The Catawba County Board of Elections

is committed to efficiently conducting fair, honest, and impartial elections so that all qualified Catawba County citizens may exercise their right to vote.

The office conducts local elections, operates voting sites, maintains voter registration lists and handles numerous aspects of election administration. The Catawba County Board of Elections works in conjunction with the State Board of Elections office to ensure that elections are conducted lawfully and fairly.


Unofficial Results for Catawba County - numbers are not Official until Canvass on Friday, Nov 15, 2024



Voter Registration

Check Your Registration verify registration information. Is your Name/Address correct?

BOOKS CLOSED October 11, 2024: registrations received in the office after this deadline will be entered AFTER the election (mid November). Citizens not registered by this deadline will be unable to vote by mail or vote in-person on election day.

Voter Registration is over. If you are not registered, you are not eligible to vote on elections day, Tuesday, Nov 5th.

Register to Vote* for new voters and anyone moving to a different county the NC DMV website is the preferred way to register

Update Registration* use for changes to: name, address, mailing address, party affiliation [the NC DMV Portal is the preferred way to make changes]. The deadline to change your voter registration for the November 2024 election is October 11th.

*If you are not a NC DMV customer or do not wish to register online, print and sign a Voter Registration Form [Spanish Version]

State Board Link: Choosing your party affiliation.


2024 Elections

Offices up for Election

Nov Election Candidates (detailed list)

Note: Presidential candidates will be listed after conclusion of National Conventions (~Aug 22, 2024)

View your sample ballot via the State Board Voter Lookup tool

Campaign Finance Reports for Local Candidates

Campaign Finance Reports - Local candidate campaigns. Includes candidate filing forms (choose 2024)


EARLY VOTING

2024 Presidential Election - Tuesday, November 5th

Early voting has ended.

Only REGISTERED voters may vote on Tuesday at their designated precinct polling location. There are 40 precincts in Catawba County.

Catawba County
Eligible Voters
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a resident of Catawba County, NC as of October 6th (30 days before the election)
  • Must be age 18 or older on November 5th, 2024
  • Must not be serving a felony sentence, including any period of probation, post-release supervision, or parole
Early Voting

5 Locations:

  • Begins: Thur, Oct 17
  • Ends: Sat, Nov 2, 3pm

Hours of Operation:

  • Thursday-Friday, Oct 17-18 | 8am-7:30pm
  • Saturday, Oct 19 | 8am-3pm
  • Sunday, Oct 20 | 1pm-5pm
  • Monday-Friday, Oct 21-25 | 8am-7:30pm
  • Saturday, Oct 26 | 8am-3pm
  • Sunday, Oct 27 | 1pm-5pm
  • Monday-Friday, Oct 28-Nov 1 | 8am-7:30pm
  • Saturday, Nov 2 | 8am-3pm

Printable Schedule

Election Day
  • Tuesday, Nov 5 | 6:30am-7:30pm

You are required to vote at your designated polling location based on your residence.


ABSENTEE BY MAIL

Absentee Ballot Portal - This portal is the preferred way to request your absentee ballots for upcoming elections.

Nov 5 Presidential Election: Voted Absentee-by-Mail ballots may be brought to the Board of Elections Office up until 7:30pm, Tuesday, Nov 5. Only the voter, or a voter's near relative may return a voted ballot in person. The ballot envelope must be signed by voter and two witnesses (or one notary) and must include a copy of a Photo ID (or a signed Photo ID Exception Form).

Returned voted ballots received by the office after 7:30pm on Election Day will not be timely and will not be counted.

Requests for the November 5th 2024 election are being accepted. [Online Request Portal] [Printable PDF] [Spanish Version]


ELECTION DAY

2024 Presidential Election - Nov 5th, 2024 Voting

On election day (Tuesday, Nov 5th) you are required by law to vote at YOUR designated polling location.

Search for your voting record if you are unsure of your designated precinct: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

NOTES:

  • Voters must be registered by October 6th, 2024. Check your registration info here.
  • Photo ID is required.
    • Photo ID must be unexpired or expired less than 1 year
    • Older voters may use an expired photo ID if it expired AFTER they turned 65
    • Visit the State Board of Elections website for more information on photo ID
    • If the address on the Photo ID is not your current address, it may still be valid. Poll workers will be looking only at the photo and the name
  • Workers will be able to update your name, address (within the county), mailing address, and phone number. If you moved, you must vote at the precinct for the address you were living 30 days before the election (Oct 6, 2024)
  • Curbside Voting is available at all polling locations for voters unable to physically come inside "because of age or physical disability". All curbside voters are given an oath affirming their inability to vote inside
  • On Election Day, Nov 5th, law requires voters to cast their ballots ONLY at the polling location of the precinct in which they live [Precinct List with Map].

2025 Municipal Elections

2025 Offices up for Election

  • Candiate Filing for the 2025 municpal elections: 8am, July 7, 2025 - noon, July 18, 2025
  • Candidate Requirements
  • More information on becoming a candidate
  • Filing Fee (Cash or Check. Cards not accepted):
    • City of Hickory: $12.00
    • All others: $5.00

Interested in becoming a Poll Worker?

If you would like to join our team of precinct election officials and be considered for a position as a poll worker, complete an online application or send an email. More information.

Election Official - ApplicationorEmail: elections@CatawbaCountyNC.gov


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Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

UOCAVA Election Notice - November 2024

FVAP.gov | Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens

  • Military and Overseas voters wishing to vote must submit a new application each calendar year
  • For more information, visit FVAP.gov or call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm EST