Board Members
By statute, 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.
Catawba County Election Board Members 2021-2022
Barry R. Cheney (Dem) Hickory, NC | Board Chair |  |
David Hood (Rep) Hickory, NC | Board Secretary |  |
Felicia Culbreath-Setzer (Dem) Newton, NC | Board Member |  |
Thomas Luckadoo (Rep) Hickory, NC Sworn in 5/16/2022 | Board Member |  |
Jason White (Dem) Hickory, 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. | ||
Jason White, David Hood, The Honorable Sherri W. Elliott, Barry Cheney, J. David Abernethy, Felicia Culbreath-Setzer
Note: J. David Abernethy (Deceased 4/8/2022) replaced by Tommy Luckadoo (sworn in 5/16/2022)
Historical List of Board Members 1930 to Present