So much of our area has been devastated by Tropical Storm Helene. The Buncombe County Democratic Party mourns the loss of life and livelihood and of our treasured neighborhoods. 

BuncombeStrong!

Our county's residents, businesses and leadership are doing an incredible job in the face of historic challenges. In the coming days, weeks and months we will rebuild Buncombe. You can call One Buncombe at 828-250-6100 to report storm damage, access resources, and access storm related information.

New Early Voting Poll Sites

Black Mountain Public Library
105 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain 28711

East Asheville Public Library
3 Avon Rd, Asheville 28805 

Enka-Candler Public Library
1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler 28715

Fairview Public Library
1 Taylor Rd, Fairview 28730

Leicester Community Center
2979 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester 28748

Skyland/South Buncombe Public Library
260 Overlook Rd, Asheville 28803 

UNC-Asheville Health & Counseling Center  
118 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville 28804

Weaverville Community Center
60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville 28787

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Comm. Center
285 Livingston St, Asheville 28801 

West Asheville Public Library
942 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806

NEW EARLY VOTING DAYS & HOURS

October 17th - November 1st, 9am - 5pm

November 2nd: 9am - 3pm

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New Early Voting Days & Times Bring Poll Volunteer Signup and Training Changes

WE STILL NEED POLL GREETERS & POLL OBSERVERS!  All Poll Greeting and Poll Observing volunteers must sign up again using the following new links even if you signed up for shifts prior to Helene. Due to the changes for Early Voting, all shifts need to be re-assigned.  If you don't have internet access to sign up, please call Denise Marecki at 734-377-1353 and she will assist you in signing up for both Poll Greeter and Poll Observer shifts.

Poll Greeting Signup
Link to the new Poll Greeting sign-up - use tabs at top or drop-down menu to find your preferred poll site:
Post-Helene Poll Greeter Signups (signupgenius)

Poll Greeting Training

Mon. Oct. 14th, 6:30pm on Zoom. Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/buncombedems/event/675228/

Tues, Oct 15, 6:30pm on Zoom. Sign up at this link: https://www.mobilize.us/buncombedems/event/723905/

Fri. October 25, 10am in person at BCDP HQ: https://www.mobilize.us/buncombedems/event/725681

Poll Observer Signup
Link to the new Poll Observer sign-up - use tabs at top or drop-down menu to find your preferred poll site: Post-Helene Poll Observer Signups (signupgenius)

Poll Observer Training

Even if you have done Poll Observing before, please view our new Poll Observer training at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-djiKpzohA.

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Make Your Plan To Vote!

Make a plan for when you’re going to head to the polls. North Carolina's new Voter ID law is in effect, so take your valid photo ID.  If you lost your photo ID because of Hurricane Helene, you can indicate "natural disaster" on the ID Exception Form that will be provided to you at the polls, and you'll still be allowed to vote!

Consider reaching out to friends and family, especially those who haven’t voted before, and invite them to join you when you go to the polls. It’s highly recommended that you vote early from October 17 - November 2 to avoid precinct restrictions and long lines at the polls. Early Voting will also allow time to solve any problems that may arise.

If you will be out of Buncombe County during Early Voting and Election Day, you can request an absentee-by-mail ballot. If you return to Buncombe in time to vote in person, please do that and then destroy your absentee ballot.

Interested in Canvassing? Stay Tuned! 

We have been working closely with the Harris-Walz campaign on an alternative canvassing plan for reaching Democratic supporters in those neighborhoods that have been least impacted in Buncombe County. Email Meredith Anderson at manderson@2024victory.com or text/call her at 919-280-5850 if you'd like to be added to our list of possible canvassers. You will receive updates shortly!

Rides to the Polls

The Buncombe County Democratic Party wants to make sure that everyone who wants to cast their vote in person can do so. We have volunteers offering a ride to the polls.

- If you need a ride to a poll site in Buncombe County, please call Rhona at (828) 231-1365. 

- If you live in a public housing community, please watch for bright yellow flyers being distributed in your neighborhoods - these flyers will provide information on rides being offered every afternoon during Early Voting.  

Want a direct link to volunteer opportunities?

Try BCDP's Do Something page!  Visit buncombedems.org/calendar for local events and volunteer opportunities (subject to change due to the aftermath of Helene).