The Jackson County Board of Elections hosted its Absentee Meeting on Nov. 2 ahead of Election Day. During this meeting, the board reviewed mail-in absentee ballots, vote on whether to accept the ballots or not, and then to approve them for tabulation. The director for the Jackson County BOE, Amanda Allen, said that everything has been […]
Voter fatigue: What to know before you vote
October 13, 2026 by
What happens when a ballot feels like too much? For Jackson County voters, the November midterm election will bring a long list of races and candidates to choose from. A ballot with more choices means more decisions for voters to make. For some voters, seeing a long list of races and candidates may feel overwhelming. Jackson County will have over 20 […]
County Board of Elections tested voting equipment for the upcoming midterms
October 11, 2026 by
Machines and all sorts of equipment lined the large room at the Jackson County Board of Elections at the end of September and the staff was busy checking them as the BOE prepares for the 2026 election. The room currently shies away from people aside from employees, but come Oct. 15, voters will come to […]
Whee Life: What you need to know about the early voting, security of your vote and research the candidates
October 9, 2026 by
Podcast co-produced with Vanessa Lewis Learn more about the new polling site in Jackson County, what voters need to know before heading to the polls, the safety of our elections, voter fatigue and deadlines to keep in mind. If you plan to vote in Cullowhee, there’s a change you’ll want to keep in mind about […]
Voter registration deadline Oct. 9
October 8, 2026 by
Although Election Day is 28 days away, if you want to vote for the first time or just moved to the county, your window to register is quickly approaching. If you are not sure if you are registered, check your status on the State Board of Elections voter search. If your name is not there, […]
Jackson County Civic Forum: No debates, just neighbors
October 5, 2026 by
Jackson County residents met candidates running in the local elections, registered to vote and got a free voter photo IDs Sept. 27, at a nonpartisan civic forum hosted by the Town of Webster and the Jackson County Board of Elections. Over a dozen tents and as many organizations like the Student Democracy Coalition, the No […]
