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 2023-2025
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 | 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. | ||
July 18, 2023 - The Honorable Greg R. Hayes swears in Board Members: Jason White, David Hood, Barry Cheney, and Thomas Luckadoo.
Felicia Culbreath-Setzer was sworn in August 3, 2023.
Historical List of Board Members 1930 to Present