The Currituck County Board of Elections conducts federal, state, and county elections. This department has the overall responsibility for the administration of:
- voter registration
- electoral process
- campaign finance disclosures
The Board of Elections operates under a 5-member board, appointed every 2 years by the NC State Board of Elections. The present board consists of:
- Edward Ponton, Chair
- Eldon Miller, Secretary
- Dorothy “Dot” Johnson
- Alice Malesky
- Vacant
Responsibilities of the Board of Elections
- Conducts Federal, State and County elections
- Registers all eligible voters who meet age and residency requirements
- Tallies elections results
- Appoints and trains precinct officials
- Maintains records on registered voters and voting patterns in Currituck County
For more information on County Boards of Elections, is available at North Carolina County Board of Elections website.
Board of Elections National Recognition
Currituck County Board of Elections wins national recognition from U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for “I Voted” sticker contest.
“We are thrilled to receive this award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, ” said Kimberly Twine, Director of Elections. “Our ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest was a community-driven initiative that gave students a unique opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
The EAC Clearinghouse award, or Clearie, reflects Currituck County’s Board of Elections continued effort to promote voter participation, education, and community involvement in elections. Read about all the winners on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission website.
