Buncombe County Government North Carolina

departments & agencies

about BOE

189 College Street
Asheville, NC 28801
PO Box 7468
Asheville, NC 28802-7468
(828) 250-4200

The Buncombe County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair, honest, impartial and efficient elections so that all qualified citizens in Buncombe County may exercise their right to vote.

The Elections Office is responsible for conducting all elections in Buncombe County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda.

Services include:

  • Maintain Voter Registration Records
  • Receive Candidate Filing for General Assembly and local candidates
  • Campaign Finance office for local candidates/committees
  • Provide for Remote Absentee Voting
  • Educate Election Day Officials
  • Provide for Election Day Voting
  • Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
  • Evaluate and Improve Election Services
  • Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information

Other Community Services Includes:

  • Assist in High School Government Elections
  • Provide voter and precinct information to public
  • Assist KidsVoting Buncombe County
  • Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
  • Visit community groups for voter/election education

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Addresses

Office:

189 College St.
Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing:

PO Box 7468
Asheville NC, 28802-7468

Phone:

(828) 250-4200
(828) 250-6262 (f)

Staff Contacts

Director of Elections
Trena Parker
250-4207 or trena.parker@buncombecounty.org

Deputy Director for Voter Registration
Carl Smith
250-4209 or larry.smith@buncombecounty.org

Deputy Director for Precinct Administration and Absentee Administration
Rachel Brown
250-4218 or rachel.brown@buncombecounty.org

Interim Deputy Director Campaign Reporting
Larry Hibbs
250-4216 or larry.hibbs@buncombecounty.org

Systems Administrator/Data Analyst
Ben Bryson
250-4202 or ben.bryson@buncombecounty.org

Office Assistant
Nancy Clair
250-4206 or nancy.clair@buncombecounty.org

Warehouse Manager
Larry Rosson
250-4203 or larry.rosson@buncombecounty.org