Durham County opens consolidated elections facility with enhanced security measures

Oct 1, 2024

Bowens said Durham County moved to a consolidated Board of Elections facility with duress buttons, cameras, secured parking, badge access, a separate mail room with an exhaust system and other security upgrades in response to nationwide threats to election offices.

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Derek Bowens, Durham County’s Director of Elections, described a new consolidated facility paid for by the Board of County Commissioners and the county manager that brings previously bifurcated operations under one roof and adds physical-security features.

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