Board of Elections

The Board of Elections consists of five members that are appointed every two years. Two Democrats, two Republicans, and a Chair (that is appointed by the State Auditor) have legal and moral responsibility for protecting the will of the people and establishing fairness and equity for all in the process of self governance. This department is the first step in providing efficient, fair, and open elections and has the overall responsibility for the administration of voter registration, the electoral process, and campaign finance disclosure.

Board Meetings

Regular monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in the Board of Elections Training Room in the Craven County Government Administration building located at 406 Craven Street in New Bern. 

A Special Called Meeting will be held immediately after the Absentee meeting scheduled for 2 pm on Tuesday February 24th. The Special meeting will cover final approval of Election Day Workers and the proposed FY 26/27 Budget.

Current Board Members (2025-2027)

  • Chair: Ross Hardeman
  • Democrat Member: Ronnie D. Lovick
  • Republican Member: Ernie Richardson IV - Secretary
  • Republican Member: Michael Speciale
  • Democrat Member: Zeda B. Trice

Next Election Date

A valid photo identification is required when voting in person.

Get details at the North Carolina State Board of Elections website.

Election Day Polls open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm.

You must vote at your assigned precinct, based on your residential address, to receive your correct ballot.

ANY FURTHER UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE

Voter History

History in any election is not seen on your voter record until after the county has had their canvass meeting for the election.

Registration Repair Project

The Registration Repair Project is an effort by the State Board of Elections to collect identification numbers from registered voters who do not have an N.C. driver’s license/DMV ID number or social security number in the state’s voter registration database. These numbers are used to verify that registrants are who they claim to be. Voters who do not have this information in their record may need to cast a provisional ballot and provide this information the next time they vote.

Read on HERE​ ​ for details about the , how registered voters listed in the search tool can fix their registration, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Registration Repair

Policies

Craven County Board of Election Media Policy

Craven County Board of Election Public Agenda Item Policy

Craven County Board of Election Observer/Runner Policy 

Election Results

Results from previous Elections can be viewed at the NC State Board of Elections website.