Board of Elections

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About the Board

The Board of Elections consists of five members that are appointed every two years. Two Democrats, two Republicans, and a Chair (that is appointed by the Governor) have legal and moral responsibility for protecting the will of the people and establishing fairness and equity for all in the process of self governance. This department is the first step in providing efficient, fair, and open elections and has the overall responsibility for the administration of voter registration, the electoral process, and campaign finance disclosure. 

Board Meetings

Regular monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in the Board of Elections One-Stop/Training Room in the Craven County Government Administration building located at 406 Craven Street in New Bern. 

Additional meetings will be posted here.

Evidentiary Hearing: October 02, 2023, 2:00 pm

Next Regular Business Meeting: October 4, 2023, 2:00 pm 

If you would like to be put on the agenda to speak please follow the Public Agenda Policy (located below), requests have to be made 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Current Board Members (2023-2025)       

  • Chair:  Zeda B. Trice, Democrat
  • Democrat Member: Edward R. Dzioba, Secretary
  • Democrat Member: Ronnie D. Lovick
  • Republican Member:  Brian J. Gatchel
  • Republican Member:  Matthew P. Schwob

FILING FOR OFFICE for 2024 Primary Election:
December 4 through December 15, 2023

 Next Election Date:
March 5, 2024 

Polls on open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm

You must vote at your assigned precinct based on your residential address to receive your correct ballot.

Election Notice - To Be Announced

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION - To Be Announced

FURTHER UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE.

VOTER HISTORY: HISTORY IN ANY ELECTION IS NOT SEEN ON YOUR VOTER RECORD UNTIL AFTER THE COUNTY HAS HAD THEIR CANVASS MEETING FOR THE ELECTION.

Results from previous Elections can be viewed at the

NC State Board of Elections website