Elections

The Elections office is responsible for registering all qualified persons to vote, providing absentee voting services, validating signatures on candidate petitions, maintaining accurate updated files on voters, preparing for and running all County elections. We are committed to providing the best possible services and conducting efficient, fair, honest and impartial elections.

  1. Board of Election Meetings and Times

    Rowan County Board of Elections Meetings and Times Leading up to March 3, 2020 Primary Read on...

  2. Important Information about Voting in a Primary

    In a Primary Election, you may only vote the party’s ballot of which you are registered. Read on...

  3. February Board Meeting

    February Board Meeting Read on...

  4. Voter IDs No Longer Required

    Voters will not be required to show photo ID for the March 3, 2020 primary election. Read on...

  5. 2020 Primary UOCAVA Election Notice

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Important Update on Voter ID Video
Early Voting Information (PDF)
Absentee Ballot Request Form
Voter Lookup on NCSBE.gov
Election Information Book (PDF)

2020 Early & Absentee Voting

  1. Early Voting Daily Totals (PDF)
  2. Absentee Ballot Request Form (PDF)
  3. 2020 Absentee Information (PDF)
  4. How to Vote Absentee by Mail (PDF)

 Election Resources

  1. Election Resources (PDF)
  2. Voting Rights & Criminal Justice System - FAQ (PDF)

2020 Primary Election

  1. Early Voting Flyer (PDF)
  2. Early Voting Sites Dates Deadlines (PDF)

2020 Primary Candidate List 

  1. 2020 Primary Candidate Filing (PDF)
  2. 2020 Candidate Contact Information (PDF)

Voter ID and Voter ID Cards - No Longer Required 

  1. Voter ID Information (PDF)

Official UOCAVA Notice

  1. 2020 Primary Official UOCAVA Election Notice (PDF)
  2. Early Voting Daily Totals (PDF)