BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Welcome to the Brunswick County Board of Elections! The Board of Elections conducts all federal, state, county, municipal, and special elections in accordance with federal and state law and State Board of Elections policy. Our mission is to maintain the integrity of elections, ensure election results are accurate, and include as many residents as possible by encouraging voter registration and making it easy for registered voters to cast a ballot for the candidates and issues of their choice.
ABOUT THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
The Board of Elections is a five-person, bi-partisan board appointed in July of odd-numbered years. Four members are appointed by the State Board of Elections and the Chair is appointed by the Governor. All members serve a two year term. The current board took office July 20, 2021.
BOARD MEMBERS
- Boyd Williamson (DEM) – Chair
- Stuart Smith (REP) – Secretary
- Paula Clarity (DEM) – Member
- Edward E. Lewis (DEM) – Member
- Randy Pelton (REP) – Member
DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
- Sara LaVere
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Elections holds regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at 2 p.m. The regular meetings may be cancelled or rescheduled as needed. Notice will be sent to our email distribution list if meetings are added, cancelled, or rescheduled. Click here to sign up for the mailing list.
2021 Board Meeting Schedule updated 7.20.21
2021 Board of Elections Meetings
| Meeting Type | Date/Time | Location | Live Stream Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Tuesday, August 17, 3:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Special - discuss one-stop for the 2022 Primary | Tuesday, August 31, 6:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Regular | Tuesday, September 21, 6:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Absentee | Tuesday, October 5, 12:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Absentee | Tuesday, October 12, 4:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Regular | Tuesday, October 19, 3:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Absentee | Tuesday, October 19, 4:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Absentee | Tuesday, October 26, 4:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Absentee | Monday, November 1, 4:00 pm | Board of Elections Office | |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 2, 5:00 pm | Board of Elections Office | |
| Sample Audit Count | Thursday, November 4, 9:00 am | Board of Elections Office | |
| Pre-Canvass | Tuesday, November 9, 9:30 am | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Canvass | Tuesday, November 9, 11:00 am (date set by Numbered Memo 2021-04) | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia | |
| Regular | Tuesday, December 7, 2:00 pm | Commissioners’ Chambers David Sandifer Administration Building 30 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia |
