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Buncombe elections staff report higher early voting, outline election‑day schedule and operations
Summary
Elections staff reported 951 early voters — up from 618 in the comparable prior municipal contest — and reviewed staffing, absentee meeting times, DS200 flash‑drive procedures and warehouse transfer plans for election night.
Buncombe County elections officials told the county Board of Elections on Nov. 4 that early voting for the upcoming municipal election reached 951 voters, an increase from 618 in the comparable prior municipal election, and reviewed detailed election‑day operations, staffing and data‑transfer procedures.
Director Dawson (elections office) said, “So we ended at 951 voters for this election… the last election… had 618 voters,” and described staffing: poll workers have supplies and will complete site setup by 07:30; the poll opening time is 06:30 on election day. The office also held a media availability…
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