Burke County Elections
Current and upcoming elections in Burke County, NC
County Overview
- Population: 90,912
- County Seat: Morganton
- Board of Elections: 828-764-9010
- Early Voting Sites: 3
County Commissioner
Districts: 1, 3, 5
Filing Fee: $146
Filing Period: Dec 4-15, 2023
Term: 4 years
View RequirementsSchool Board
Districts: 2, 4, 6
Filing Fee: $5
Filing Period: July 5-21, 2024
Term: 4 years
View RequirementsSheriff
Incumbent: Steve Whisenant
Filing Fee: $892
Filing Period: Dec 4-15, 2023
Term: 4 years
View RequirementsRegister of Deeds
Incumbent: Stephanie Norman
Filing Fee: $746
Filing Period: Dec 4-15, 2023
Term: 4 years
View RequirementsImportant Dates
- Primary Election: March 5, 2024
- Primary Runoff: April 16, 2024 (if needed)
- General Election: November 5, 2024
- Voter Registration Deadline: 25 days before each election
Contact Information
Burke County Board of Elections
2128 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-764-9010
Email: elections@burkenc.org