Elections

Rowan County Board of Elections

The Rowan County Board of Elections office is committed to efficiently conducting fair, honest, and impartial elections so that all qualified Rowan 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 Rowan County Board of Elections works in conjunction with the North Carolina State Board of Elections office to ensure that elections are conducted lawfully and fairly.

Would you like to become a poll worker?

Poll workers play an important role in the success of every election.  Click the link below to view a flyer with more information on how to get the process started. 

Poll Workers Needed Flyer PDF

Absentee Ballot Request Portal
2021 Municipal Election Early Voting Dates and Times
Absentee Ballot Request Form
2021 Municipal Election Candidates List, Filing has Ended
Campaign Signage Information
Voter Registration Lookup
Get started with DMV voter registration or updating voter information
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  1. Board Meeting Cancelled for October 5, 2021

    The regularly scheduled Board of Elections meeting for October 5, 2021 has been cancelled. Official Notice

  2. Upcoming Board of Elections Meetings

    Board of Election Meetings for the 2021 Municipal Election will start Tuesday, October 12th at 12:30 p.m.. See "Read on..." for a complete list of dates for October and November meetings and the Zoom link to attend virtually. Read on...

  3. Early Voting Schedule

    2021 Municipal Early Voting Schedule Read on...
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2021 Municipal Election

  1. 2021 Municipal Important Dates and Times (PDF)
  2. 2021 Municipal UOCAVA Election Notice (PDF)
  3. 2021 Early Voting Dates & Times Calendar (PDF)

Candidate Committee & Campaign Finance Information

  1. 2021 Campaign Committees FAQ (PDF)
  2. Quick Guide to Campaign Finance (PDF)
  3. 2021 Municipal Candidate Guide (PDF)

 Election Resources & Information

  1. Election Resources (PDF)
  2. 2021 Political Party Information
  3. Election Security Factsheet (PDF)
  4. 4 Facts About the Vote Counting Process (PDF)
  5. How to Know Your Vote Counted in NC (PDF)
  6. Counting Votes on Election Night & Post Election (PDF)
  7. Voter Record FAQ (PDF)
  8. Registering as a College Student (PDF)
  9. 16 or 17 Years Old can Preregister to Vote (PDF)
  10. Voting Accessibility for Rowan County Voters (PDF)
  11. Conducting Voter Registration Drives in North Carolina (PDF)
  12. Poll Workers Needed (PDF)

Voter ID & Voter ID Cards - No Longer Required 

  1. Voter ID Information (PDF)