The event begins on October 15th. early voting throughout North Carolina. In the case of Buncombe County, there will be 13 early voting centers open from this Thursday until Saturday, October 31.
Any type of registered voter You can go to whichever polling station is most convenient for you, regardless of where you are scheduled to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Those who are not yet registered can also register at these centers and vote during the same visit.
“If you are out shopping or running errands, you can choose the early voting center that is closest to you,” said Corinne Duncan, county director of Election Services.
Duncan and his team presented the details this Tuesday at a media event at the Friendship Center in the Shiloh community of Asheville, which was attended by Enlace Latino NC .
They explained that most of the polling places are the same as in previous elections. The new one is the Upper Hominy fire station in the southwest of the county, adding another option for residents of that area.
Early voting hours
From Monday to Friday, the centers are open from 8 am to 7:30 pm. On weekends, the hours change depending on the day.
- Saturday, October 17: from 10 am to 3 pm
- Sunday, October 18: Closed
- Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25: from 10 am to 3 pm
- Saturday, October 31st, last day: from 8 am to 3 pm
“Remember, Halloween is the last day to vote early,” said Neggy Fox, deputy director of Election Services, who spoke in Spanish during the same meeting.
Before heading out, authorities advised checking the county's queue map, which shows in real time how many people are in line at each polling place. The tool only works during voting hours and is available on the county's website. early voting County.
These are the 13 early voting centers in Buncombe
- Bee Tree Fire Station: 510 Bee Tree Road, Swannanoa
- Black Mountain Library: 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain
- East Asheville Library: 3 Avon Road, Asheville
- Enka-Candler Library: 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler
- Fairview Library: 1 Taylor Road, Fairview
- Friendship Center: 142 Shiloh Road, Asheville
- Leicester Community Centre: 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester
- North Asheville Library: 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville
- South Buncombe Library: 260 Overlook Road, Asheville
- Upper Hominy Fire Station: 1795 Pisgah Highway, Candler
- Weaverville Community Center: 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville
- Wesley Grant Southside Center, replacing the county board of elections office as a polling site: 285 Livingston St., Asheville
- West Asheville Library: 942 Haywood Road, Asheville
How to use the map: Click on the markers to see the name and address of each early voting site. You can zoom in or out on the map to explore the locations and select the Google Maps icon for directions.
Note: The map shows the locations of early voting sites in Buncombe County. Before going, please verify voting dates and times with the County Board of Elections, as they may vary depending on the election.
A different ballot depending on the address
Voters will elect candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Supreme Court and other state courts, and the General Assembly. This applies at both the national and state levels.
At the local level, the district attorney, sheriff, and county commissioners are at stake, in addition to the school boards of Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools.
In Asheville, the city council and the mayor are also elected, and they compete Esther Mannheimer y Kim RoneyBlack Mountain also elects a mayor and council.
The ballot also includes three questions about amendments to the North Carolina Constitution. The complete list is in the county's official election notice, and in the electoral guide of Enlace Latino NC explains each contest.
Even so, not all voters will receive the same ballot. “What you vote for depends on where you live,” Duncan explained. “In Buncombe County, we have 32 different ballot styles, so find the one that applies to you.”
The quickest way to find it is voter search tool from the State Electoral Board. There you'll find the registration status, the early voting centers which corresponds to you and your polling place on Election Day. You can also print a sample ballot to take to the polls.
It also shows which elections each person has participated in, though not how they voted. “I think North Carolina’s voter search tool is probably the most empowering tool we have,” Fox said.
Absentee voting and Election Day
The deadline for request an absentee ballot by mail The deadline is Tuesday, October 20. Applications must be submitted through the state portal or in paper form; email and fax submissions are not accepted.
The completed ballot must arrive at Election Services by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, along with a copy of an acceptable photo ID. The county reminded voters that the postmark date is not considered.
Also It can be delivered to any center during early voting.But not at Election Day centers. On that day, the only option is to take it to the office at 35 Woodfin St.
Those who prefer to vote on November 3 should do so at their assigned polling station, open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Anyone in line at 7:30 pm will be allowed to vote.
Related: Where can I find my polling place for the 2026 general election in North Carolina?
Accessibility options
People who cannot enter the polling place due to age or disability can vote from the sidewalk. They only need to park in the designated area and An election official will come out to assist them.In that case, they will also have to show their identification. Inside the centers, the ballot marking machines can read the ballot aloud and increase the font size.
Official resources: Buncombe County Election Services
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