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Buncombe elections board debates extending weekday early‑voting hours, motion fails 2‑3
Summary
The Buncombe County Board of Elections debated extending weekday early‑voting site hours from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to help voters working during daytime hours, but members narrowly rejected the change after staff warned of worker shortages and logistical burdens.
The Buncombe County Board of Elections debated whether to extend weekday early‑voting hours from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. but voted down the proposal 3‑2 on a motion made by Board Member Aceto. The proposal also asked staff to seek emergency state disaster relief funds to reimburse added costs.
Board members and staff framed the discussion around competing goals: maximizing voter access while avoiding overburdening an older, largely retired early‑voting workforce and strained county staff. Director Duncan told the board that turnout patterns this…
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