The Carteret County Elections Department is responsible for conducting all elections within Carteret County and maintaining registered voter information.
The Elections Department operates under the direction of the Carteret County Board of Elections, which consists of five members. Members of the County Board of Elections are nominated by the local political parties and appointed by the State Board of Elections for a two-year term. Elections Department personnel are County employees; however the Elections Director is appointed by the State Board of Elections based on the recommendation of the Carteret County Board of Elections.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Maintain voter registration records
Receive candidate filing for General Assembly and local candidates
Receive, audit, and maintain campaign finance reports for local candidates/committees
Provide for remote absentee voting
Train 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
Contract for and maintain polling places
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE:
Provide voter and precinct information to public
Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
Visit community groups for voter/election education