Election Services
about BOE
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
PO Box 7468
Asheville, NC 28802-7468
(828) 250-4200
The Buncombe County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair, honest, impartial and efficient elections so that all qualified citizens in Buncombe County may exercise their right to vote.
The Elections Office is responsible for conducting all elections in Buncombe County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda.
Services include:
- Maintain Voter Registration Records
- Receive Candidate Filing for General Assembly and local candidates
- Campaign Finance office for local candidates/committees
- Provide for Remote Absentee Voting
- Educate Election Day Officials
- Provide for Election Day Voting
- Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
- Evaluate and Improve Election Services
- Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information
Other Community Services Includes:
- Assist in High School Government Elections
- Provide voter and precinct information to public
- Assist KidsVoting Buncombe County
- Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
- Visit community groups for voter/election education
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Addresses
Office:
35 Woodfin St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Mailing:
PO Box 7468
Asheville NC, 28802-7468
Phone:
(828) 250-4200
(828) 250-6262 (f)
Staff Contacts
Director of Elections
Trena Parker
(828) 250-4207 trena.parker@buncombecounty.org
Deputy Director for Voter Registration
Joyce Kanavel
(828) 250-4209 joyce.kanavel@buncombecounty.org
Deputy Director for Precinct Administration and Absentee Administration
Mary Harrill
(828) 250-4216 mary.harrill@buncombecounty.org
Deputy Director for Campaign Finance/Reporting
Rachel Rathbone
(828) 250-4218 rachel.rathbone@buncombecounty.org
Systems Administrator/Data Analyst
Ben Bryson
(828) 250-4202
ben.bryson@buncombecounty.org
Office Assistant
Nancy Clair
(828) 250-4206 nancy.clair@buncombecounty.org
Warehouse Manager
Allan Johnson
(828) 250-4203 allan.johnson@buncombecounty.org