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

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH LIMITED CUSTOMERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE-  WE WILL BE SERVING ONE PERSON AT A TIME IN THE OFFICE. OTHERS WAITING WILL WAIT OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE DOOR PRACTICING THE 6 FT SOCIAL DISTANCING. PLEASE CALL 252-636-6610 FOR ASSISTANCE

About the Board

The Craven County Board of Elections operates under a five member board that is appointed every two years. The board is two Democrats, two Republicans, and a Chair that is appointed by the Governor, effective January 31 (Session Law 2018-146 Opens a New Window.  PDF Download ).

The Craven County Board of Elections has 3 full-time employees. The County Board of Elections is State-governed and County-funded. The Office is responsible for all voter registration and elections in Craven County. The right to vote is the cornerstone of American freedom. Your vote counts. Voters should feel that the process is just and be allowed to express their viewpoints through their ballots.

Board Meetings

Meetings are held in the Board of Elections One-Stop/Training Room in the Craven County Government Administration building located at 406 Craven Street in New Bern. 

The next meetings of the Board of Elections: Guests will need to join by link due to COVID social distancing.   Must use the links below to attend meeting

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Regular Meeting 2 pm

If you would like to be put on the agenda to speak please follow the Public Agenda Policy.  Requests have to be made 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.

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Members (2019-2021)

• 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