McDowell County, North Carolina board of elections: address and phone for 2026
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McDowell County board of elections
McDowell County Board of Elections
Office: 2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC 28752
Mailing address: PO Box 1509, Marion, NC 28752
Phone: 828-659-0834
Website: mcdowellcountyncboe.gov
Cities and towns in McDowell County
Check your registration and find your polling place at the State Board of Elections' voter lookup, the state's voter site.
North Carolina voting dates for McDowell County voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9, 5 p.m. | Last day to register in advance (same-day registration stays open during early voting) Registration forms are due by 5 p.m. source |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Early voting opens In-person early voting runs Oct 15–31. Sites and hours vary by county. source |
| Tue, Oct 20, 5 p.m. | Request an absentee ballot Any registered voter can vote by mail; request by 5 p.m. source |
| Sat, Oct 31, 3 p.m. | Early voting ends Early voting ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 31. source |
| Sat, Oct 31, 3 p.m. | Register and vote during early voting Missed Oct 9? Register and vote at the same time at any early voting site in your county, Oct 15–31. Bring proof of residence. Not available on Election Day. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 p.m. | Election Day: polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find your polling place through the State Board of Elections. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 p.m. | Return your absentee ballot Your county board of elections must receive it by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, by mail or in person. source |
McDowell County voting questions
What is the phone number for the McDowell County board of elections?
828-659-0834, the Board of Elections (McDowell County's board of elections on the North Carolina State Board of Elections, County BOE Information list).
What is the address of the McDowell County board of elections?
2458 NC Hwy 226 South, Marion, NC 28752. Mailing address: PO Box 1509, Marion, NC 28752.
When does early voting start in McDowell County?
Early voting opens Thursday, October 15; early voting ends Saturday, October 31, 2026. In-person early voting runs Oct 15–31. Sites and hours vary by county. McDowell County's locations are on our McDowell County early voting page.
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Office details are from the North Carolina State Board of Elections, County BOE Information (checked October 17, 2026). Dates are North Carolina's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go.