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Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Dare County Board of Elections Meeting Minutes
The Board focused on the review and processing of various absentee ballots, including civilian, military, and overseas submissions, while addressing procedural handling of ballot overvotes. Members also formally approved the appointments for polling place chief judges, judges, and election assistants. A report was presented regarding the status of early voting preparations, absentee ballot processing statistics, and essential election-related deadlines.
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The board discussed the recovery efforts regarding the recent nor'easter, focusing on the temporary road access to Hatteras Island and long-term infrastructure solutions for NC Highway 12 and beach nourishment. The meeting also included the formal recognition of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks for their service to the community and the presentation of service pins to long-standing county employees.
Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Dare County Board of Elections Absentee Meeting
The Board convened for the first absentee meeting of the election cycle to review and scan mail-in ballots. The discussion included procedural steps for reviewing civilian and military/overseas ballots, including the use of a portal for military and overseas voters and the bipartisan duplication process for ballots received in non-standard formats. The Board also addressed the validation of voter identification and the process for handling expired identification for voters aged 65 and older. The meeting concluded with the confirmation of a cumulative public count of ballots processed, which will continue to build throughout future meetings.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Dare County Board of Elections Regular Meeting
The board discussed and approved resolutions concerning the delegation of preparatory steps for absentee ballots and the procedures for the review and counting of absentee and provisional ballots for the upcoming general election. The board also appointed early voting election workers, including chief judges, and held a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Upon reconvening, the board confirmed the promotion of a new deputy director and approved a resolution regarding compensatory time for the director. The meeting concluded with a report covering absentee ballot requests, voter registration deadlines, a summary of recent chief judge training, and a debriefing on an emergency preparedness workshop.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
