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Buncombe County elections staff fill numerous poll-worker vacancies ahead of primary

Buncombe County Board of Elections (Absentee Board) · January 29, 2026
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Board members reviewed and approved a slate of new election-day judge appointments, noting vacancies remain in parts of South Asheville and Fletcher and that some appointments made to fill vacancies cover only the immediate election rather than a two‑year term.

The Buncombe County Board of Elections on Jan. 28 reviewed and accepted a set of election‑day judge appointments meant to fill longstanding precinct vacancies ahead of the March primary.

Executive staff presented a table of new appointments, saying openings were filled wherever possible with same‑party workers and that many entries labeled “no appointment” on prior lists have now been assigned. Staff…

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