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Buncombe County board approves bulk of absentee ballots, disapproves a handful ahead of Election Day
Summary
The Buncombe County Board of Elections on Nov. 4 approved large batches of absentee, military and overseas ballots while disapproving a small number of ballots for missing witnesses or noncompliant photo‑ID exception forms; staff will contact affected voters before canvass.
The Buncombe County Board of Elections on Monday night approved the vast majority of absentee ballots presented for review and cleared several large batches of military and overseas ballots while disapproving a small number of deficient ballots.
Director Duncan opened the meeting with logistical reminders for voters ahead of Election Day, saying "polls will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m." She urged voters to bring photo ID, to go to their assigned polling location and noted sample ballots are available on the county website. Duncan also told the board staff will station volunteers at one site after an address error was discovered on a mailed card for precinct 66.1.
The board considered routine board‑pending absentee ballots and several exception cases brought by staff. At the meeting the panel disapproved an…
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