Granite Falls Town, North Carolina Public Records

Eligible citizens must be at least 18 years old by the next general election, U.S. Citizens, residents of North Carolina and the county for at least 30 days prior to the election, and not serving a felony sentence. Registration deadlines fall 25 days before an election, though the state accepts same-day registration during the early voting period at early voting sites. Acceptable identification includes a North Carolina driver's license, non-operator ID, passport, military ID, tribal enrollment card, or student ID from a North Carolina college with photo. Municipal elections in the town take place in odd-numbered years to elect the Mayor and Town Council members. Information about local candidates, ballot measures, and sample ballots can be obtained from the Caldwell County elections office or Town Hall. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Voter Search tool at www.ncsbe.gov/voting/find-your-polling-place, which requires entering name and date of birth or county and voter registration number. Caldwell County operates approximately 25 precincts across the county, with local residents assigned to specific precincts based on their residential address. Early voting is offered at multiple county locations during the 17-day period before Election Day, including weekends, with extended hours providing convenient access. North Carolina maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are available for inspection and purchase for legitimate purposes through the Caldwell County Board of Elections, though personal information like birth dates and Social Security numbers is redacted. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates must be filed with the State Board of Elections and are searchable online at www.ncsbe.gov/campaign-finance. Candidate filing information, precinct-level election results, and turnout statistics are published on the State Board of Elections website following each election. North Carolina voters will decide one U.S. State-level races will include all 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 seats in the North Carolina State Senate (Granite Falls is in Senate District 46 and House District 86). Judicial races for District Court and Superior Court judges serving the county will also appear on the ballot. Voters should verify their registration status and polling location well in advance through the State Board of Elections website. North Carolina offers absentee voting by mail for all registered voters. Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing an excuse. Absentee ballot request forms are available from the Caldwell County Board of Elections office, by calling 828-757-1305, or by downloading the form from www.ncsbe.gov. Completed request forms must be submitted to the Caldwell County Board of Elections. Civilian absentee ballot requests for the November 2026 election must be received by 5:00 PM on October 27, 2026 (one week before Election Day). Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail and postmarked by Election Day and received by the Board of Elections within three days after the election, or delivered in person to the Board of Elections office by 7:30 PM on Election Day. North Carolina requires one witness signature on the absentee ballot return envelope. Military and overseas voters have additional time and options under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).