Resolution for counting absentee ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

WHEREAS, NC General Statue 163-234(2) states that the county board of elections shall meet at 5:00 p.m. on election day in the board office for the purpose of counting all absentee ballots except those which have been challenged before 5:00 p.m. on election day, those received on election day, and those received pursuant to G.S. 163-231(b)(2). The board shall not announce the result of the count before 7:30 p.m.

WHEREAS, upon the adoption of a resolution at least two weeks prior to the election in which the hour and place of counting absentee ballots shall be stated, the board may provide for an additional meeting following the day of the election and prior to the day of canvass to count absentee ballots received on election day and those received pursuant to G.S. 163-231(b)(2). A copy of the resolution shall be published once a week for two weeks prior to the election, in a newspaper having general circulation in the county.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Union County Board of Elections shall meet at the Board of Elections office, 316-B East Windsor St., Monroe NC at 5:00 p.m. on election day, November 5, 2024 for the counting of absentee ballots. The board will also meet on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. to review and count provisional ballots and supplemental absentee ballots.

Adopted this 9th day of July, 2024.

Cynthia Singleton, Chair