
Early Voting: 2026 General Election (Oct 20–31)
Cast ballots at any of 13 Buncombe County early voting sites, with weekday and weekend hours available. Eligible unregistered residents can register and vote in the same visit.
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Cast ballots in the 2026 general election at an assigned Buncombe County polling site. Polls are open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; anyone in line by closing may vote.

Cast ballots in the 2026 general election at an assigned Buncombe County polling site. Polls are open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; anyone in line by closing may vote.
Cast ballots in the 2026 general election at an assigned Buncombe County polling site. Polls are open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; anyone in line by closing may vote.

A public Board of Elections meeting to canvass Buncombe County’s 2026 general election returns, focused on local election administration. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.

A public Board of Elections meeting to canvass Buncombe County’s 2026 general election returns, focused on local election administration. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.
A public Board of Elections meeting to canvass Buncombe County’s 2026 general election returns, focused on local election administration. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.

Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.

Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.
Observe a public hand-to-eye count during Buncombe County’s sample election audit, an open process focused on ballot verification and election transparency. The audit is available to attend in person; no livestream is provided.

A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.

A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.
A public county government meeting focused on election administration and local civic business; consult the county event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before attending.

A public county election administration meeting focused on pre-canvass board proceedings; consult Buncombe County’s event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before heading to the basement board room.

A public county election administration meeting focused on pre-canvass board proceedings; consult Buncombe County’s event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before heading to the basement board room.
A public county election administration meeting focused on pre-canvass board proceedings; consult Buncombe County’s event page for the agenda and any schedule changes before heading to the basement board room.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners session focused on local governance and county decision making. A public courthouse meeting where residents can observe proceedings and stay informed on community issues.

A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with agenda details and possible virtual attendance updates available through Buncombe County’s Engage page.

A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with agenda details and possible virtual attendance updates available through Buncombe County’s Engage page.
A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with agenda details and possible virtual attendance updates available through Buncombe County’s Engage page.

Buncombe County commissioners convene for a public government briefing, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page; attendees can review updates before arriving.

Buncombe County commissioners convene for a public government briefing, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page; attendees can review updates before arriving.
Buncombe County commissioners convene for a public government briefing, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page; attendees can review updates before arriving.

Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.

Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.
Public commissioners’ meeting for Buncombe County government business, with agenda details and possible schedule changes available on the county event page. Residents can follow local civic proceedings.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.
Community partners and residents discuss affordable housing needs, provide public input, and shape policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners.

County officials convene for a public planning board meeting focused on local government matters. Check the Buncombe County event page for the agenda and any schedule changes.

County officials convene for a public planning board meeting focused on local government matters. Check the Buncombe County event page for the agenda and any schedule changes.
County officials convene for a public planning board meeting focused on local government matters. Check the Buncombe County event page for the agenda and any schedule changes.

Prepare with practical training, voter handouts, and MiniVAN instructions before canvassing in pairs across Helene-affected Swannanoa. This nonpartisan voter outreach welcomes first-timers and engages sporadic voters ahead of the midterm election.

Prepare with practical training, voter handouts, and MiniVAN instructions before canvassing in pairs across Helene-affected Swannanoa. This nonpartisan voter outreach welcomes first-timers and engages sporadic voters ahead of the midterm election.
Prepare with practical training, voter handouts, and MiniVAN instructions before canvassing in pairs across Helene-affected Swannanoa. This nonpartisan voter outreach welcomes first-timers and engages sporadic voters ahead of the midterm election.

A public committee meeting focused on strategic partnership grants and county business, with agenda details and schedule updates available through Buncombe County’s event page.

A public committee meeting focused on strategic partnership grants and county business, with agenda details and schedule updates available through Buncombe County’s event page.
A public committee meeting focused on strategic partnership grants and county business, with agenda details and schedule updates available through Buncombe County’s event page.

A public county board meeting brings residents together for Board of Adjustment business, with agenda details and any schedule changes available through Buncombe County’s event page.

A public county board meeting brings residents together for Board of Adjustment business, with agenda details and any schedule changes available through Buncombe County’s event page.
A public county board meeting brings residents together for Board of Adjustment business, with agenda details and any schedule changes available through Buncombe County’s event page.

Residents can seek in-person assistance with Buncombe County tax collection questions at a neighborhood library help desk. A practical public-service resource for navigating local tax processes and county services.

Residents can seek in-person assistance with Buncombe County tax collection questions at a neighborhood library help desk. A practical public-service resource for navigating local tax processes and county services.
Residents can seek in-person assistance with Buncombe County tax collection questions at a neighborhood library help desk. A practical public-service resource for navigating local tax processes and county services.

Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.

Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.
Public officials and conservation partners discuss voluntary land conservation easements, land trusts, and ways to protect Buncombe County’s ecology and scenic landscapes; consult the county agenda for meeting details.

Discuss priorities and shape the vision, goals, and strategies for Buncombe County’s pedestrian plan in a virtual public advisory meeting. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.

Discuss priorities and shape the vision, goals, and strategies for Buncombe County’s pedestrian plan in a virtual public advisory meeting. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.
Discuss priorities and shape the vision, goals, and strategies for Buncombe County’s pedestrian plan in a virtual public advisory meeting. Check the county event page for the agenda and schedule changes.

Residents can bring electronics and household hazardous waste for responsible disposal through Buncombe County’s scheduled solid-waste collection program at the county landfill, supporting safer handling of materials unsuitable for regular trash.

Residents can bring electronics and household hazardous waste for responsible disposal through Buncombe County’s scheduled solid-waste collection program at the county landfill, supporting safer handling of materials unsuitable for regular trash.
Residents can bring electronics and household hazardous waste for responsible disposal through Buncombe County’s scheduled solid-waste collection program at the county landfill, supporting safer handling of materials unsuitable for regular trash.

A regular county board session brings public attention to agricultural issues and local government planning. Check the county event page for agenda details and schedule updates.

A regular county board session brings public attention to agricultural issues and local government planning. Check the county event page for agenda details and schedule updates.
A regular county board session brings public attention to agricultural issues and local government planning. Check the county event page for agenda details and schedule updates.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.

In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
In-person public session in the City Hall Council Chamber where elected officials hear agenda items, discuss municipal policy, and take votes. A civic-focused evening for residents to observe proceedings and participate during public comment as available.
