Elections
The Catawba County Board of Elections
is committed to efficiently conducting fair, honest, and impartial elections so that all qualified Catawba 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 Catawba County Board of Elections works in conjunction with the State Board of Elections office to ensure that elections are conducted lawfully and fairly.
Municipal & City School Board Elections 2019
Tuesday, Nov 5, 6:30am-7:30pm
[If needed: Hickory Primary - Tuesday, Oct 8, 6:30am-7:30pm]
Interested in running for an office? Read over the Questions and Answers on starting a Candidate Campaign Committee.
Photo ID is NOT REQUIRED for this election.
Municipal Filing
| Begins Friday, Jul 5, noon Ends Friday, Jul 19, noon
|
City School Boards Filing
Hickory Public Schools Seats:
| Begins Friday, Aug 16, noon Ends Friday, Sep 6, 5pm
|
Newton/Conover Schools Seats:
| Begins Friday, Aug 16, noon Ends Friday, Sep 6, noon
|
Interested in running for an office? Find more information here.
Events for 2020 Election
Printable 2020 Elections Calendar
Candidate Filing Begins - Monday, December 2, 2019
Candidate Filing Ends - Friday, December 20, 2019
Presidential Primary - Tuesday, March 3, 2020
2nd Primary (if needed) - Tuesday, April 21, 2020 [or May 12, 2020 if Federal races in the runoff]
Filing for Catawba County School Board - Begins Noon, Monday, June 1, 2020 (Ends Noon, Friday, July 3, 2020)
Filing for Catawba County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors - Begins Noon, Monday, June 8, 2020 (Ends 5pm, Thursday, July 2, 2020)
Presidential Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2020
OFFICIAL NOV 2018 ELECTION CANVASS RESULTS
View 2018 candidates' Campaign Finance Reports.
Official Catawba County Election Results
Click here for Catawba County Election Results - PDF reports of votes by Catawba County voters (2002 to Current)
Interactive Results for Catawba County (NCSBE Website)
Organized Campaign Committees
Search - Organized Committees - Choose the Election Year
Voter Photo ID begins in 2020
- PHOTO ID IS NOT REQUIRED FOR 2019 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
- Beginning in 2020, North Carolina voters will be required to provide photo identification when voting in-person or absentee-by-mail, with some exceptions. more details
Note: Dates are subject to change.