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Dare County elections board approves one absentee ballot, reviews tabulator and key election deadlines
Summary
At a brief Dare County Board of Elections meeting, members approved one returned absentee ballot for scanning, observed tabulator sealing and heard a director's report restating absentee request, voter registration and early-voting deadlines ahead of the March 3, 2026 primary.
Dare County — The Dare County Board of Elections reviewed and approved one absentee ballot returned by mail, observed sealing and chain-of-custody procedures for the tabulator, and heard a director's report reiterating upcoming election deadlines and staff training plans.
Kelly, the board's elections director, told members the office had mailed 54 civilian absentee ballots, one overseas and one military ballot — 56 total — and that one had been received back for review. "We have sent out 54 civilian ballots, 1 overseas and 1 military. 56 total and 1 received back," Kelly said. Board members inspected the ballot and voted to approve it for scanning.
The board completed routine procedural business before the…
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