Waxhaw, North Carolina Public Records

The Town of Waxhaw is served by the Waxhaw Police Department, which is responsible for public safety and law enforcement within the community. Information about the police department, including contact information, crime statistics, and community programs, can be found on the town's website at https://www.waxhaw.com/127/Police.

Waxhaw voters access election services through the Union County Board of Elections, located at 500 North Main Street, Suite 964, Monroe, NC 28112 (phone: 704-283-3809, website: www.unioncountync.gov/elections). The Board of Elections office handles all aspects of voter registration, early voting, absentee ballots, precinct assignments, and election administration for Waxhaw and all Union County residents. North Carolina offers online voter registration through the State Board of Elections website at www.ncsbe.gov, where eligible citizens can register or update their registration up to 25 days before any election. North Carolina does not require voter registration by party affiliation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, North Carolina residents for at least 30 days before the election, at least 18 years old by the date of the general election, and not serving a felony sentence (including probation or parole). Acceptable identification for registration includes a North Carolina driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number; those without either can still register and will be assigned a unique identifier.

Municipal elections for the Town of Waxhaw are held in odd-numbered years, typically in November. The next Waxhaw municipal election is scheduled for November 2025, when voters will elect the Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners members. Waxhaw operates under a council-manager form of government with a five-member Board of Commissioners serving staggered four-year terms. Candidate filing for municipal offices occurs in July preceding the November election, with information available through both the Union County Board of Elections and Waxhaw Town Hall. Local ballot measures, such as bond referenda for infrastructure or ordinance questions, appear on municipal or county ballots depending on the issuing authority. Waxhaw residents can find their assigned polling place using the precinct lookup tool at www.ncsbe.gov by entering their residential address; the system displays the specific polling location, which may differ between primary, general, and municipal elections. Early voting for all elections is offered at multiple Union County locations typically for 17 days before Election Day, with schedules and locations posted on the Union County Board of Elections website.

North Carolina election records available to the public include the statewide voter registration database (accessible with restrictions to prevent commercial use), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees (searchable at www.ncsbe.gov/campaign-finance), candidate filing information, official election results by precinct, and absentee ballot statistics. In the November 2024 presidential election, Union County reported strong turnout with approximately 65% of registered voters casting ballots, reflecting the county's high civic engagement; Union County voters favored Republican candidates by significant margins, consistent with the county's conservative-leaning electoral history. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Waxhaw and Union County voters will decide several major races. North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat (Class II) will not be on the ballot in 2026, but if a Class III seat becomes contested, it would appear. The 2026 ballot will include all North Carolina House of Representatives seats (Waxhaw is in District 9), Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide Council of State offices. State legislative races include North Carolina House District 68 (which includes Waxhaw) and North Carolina Senate District 33. County-level races will include Union County Board of Commissioners seats, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and other constitutional officers depending on term expirations. School board seats for Union County Public Schools may also be contested. Specific candidate information becomes available after the December 2025 filing period opens.

North Carolina offers absentee voting by mail for any registered voter who requests it, no excuse required. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted through the State Board of Elections online portal, by completing a paper application available from the Union County Board of Elections, or by written request. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5:00 PM on the Tuesday before Election Day (7 days before), though earlier requests are encouraged. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county board of elections by 7:30 PM on Election Day; postmarks do not extend this deadline for civilian voters. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines and can request ballots electronically. North Carolina requires one witness signature on absentee ballot envelopes. Voters can track their absentee ballot status online at www.ncsbe.gov using the BallotTrax system. For questions about registration, polling places, sample ballots, or election procedures specific to Waxhaw, residents should contact the Union County Board of Elections directly at 704-283-3809 or visit the office in Monroe.