The Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all elections held in Yadkin County. The Board administers, locally, State election laws. Principal functions include establishing election precincts and voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, preparing and distributing ballots and voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in the election and investigating any voting irregularities. It maintains voter registration and participation sites and provides public information on voter and elections.

Voter Registration

You may register to vote in Yadkin County if you are:

• A citizen of the United States
• 18 years of age or older
• A legal resident of Yadkin County

Party Affiliation

You may register with any political party recognized in the State of North Carolina.
Party affiliation determines the primary in which a voter is eligible to vote. You may
also register unaffiliated. If you do not declare a party, you will be registered as
unaffiliated. During a partisan election, an unaffiliated voter may only vote if a
party authorizes unaffiliated voters to vote in their primary.

Registration Deadline

• If mailed, the registration form must be postmarked at least 25 days prior to the election
• If hand-delivered, the registration form must be received at the Board of
  Elections no later than 5:00 pm on the 25th day prior to the election.

Registration Locations

You may register to vote, make changes in your registration, or obtain a mail-in
form at the following locations:

• Public Libraries
• Drivers License Offices
• Public Assistance Agency
• Agencies Serving Person with Disabilities

Personnel

Director of Elections: Janet B. Choplin

Board Members:
Chairman: Jack F. Shore
Secretary: H. Kenneth Alley
Member: Claude G. Wiseman
Secretary: Sue B. North
Director: Janet B. Choplin