Board Members
Board members are appointed to 2-year terms beginning in July of odd-numbered years by the State Board of Elections from names submitted by the state's Democratic and Republican parties.
Catawba County Board of Elections 2019-2021
Barry R. Cheney (Dem) Hickory, NC | Board Chair |  |
David Abernethy (Rep) Hickory, NC | Board Secretary |  |
David Hood (Rep) Hickory, NC | Board Member |  |
Jason White (Dem) Hickory, NC | Board Member |  |
Geniey Yang (Dem) Claremont, NC | Board Member |  |
| The Board of Elections is the only statutory bi-partisan, quasi-judicial supervisory board in North Carolina State government. The local Board’s duties are imposed by law and include the making and issuing of rules, regulations, and instructions, not inconsistent with law or the rules established by the State Board of Elections, as it deems necessary for the guidance of election officers and voters. | ||
Current Election Board members took their their oath of office on March 13, 2019.
Judge Nathan Poovey gives oath of office to David Abernethy, Jason White, Barry Cheney, and Geniey Yang.
County Clerk Barbara Morris gives oath to David Hood.
Note: Because of law changes, a new board was appointed early in 2019.
By statute, five Election Board members are appointed to 2-year terms beginning in July of odd-numbered years by the State Board of Elections from names submitted by the state's Democratic and Republican parties; the Board Chair is appointed by the Governor.
Historical List of Board Members 1930 to Present