NC Voter ID Information
2023 Municipal Election Information
CANDIDATE FILING
The 2023 Municipal Election Candidate Filing Period for the City of Marion and the Town of Old Fort will begin Friday, July 7, 2023 at noon and continue through July 21, 2023 at noon.
Person interested in filing must be a registered voter residing in the municipality. Filing can be completed at the McDowell County Board of Election office at 2458 NC 226 S., Marion. The required filing fee is $5.00 for Council and Alderman.
Two seats for Marion City Council and three seats for Old Fort Alderman will be on the ballot on November 7, 2023.
For more information please call 828-659-0834
2023 Municipal Election Absentee Ballot Request Portal
2023 Municipal Election Absentee Request Form to Print
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McDowell Polling Places
McDowell County Polling Locations
McDowell County Voting Precinct Map A large precinct map is located at the McDowell County Board of Elections Office located at 2458 NC 226, Marion
One Stop Location
McDowell County Board of Elections Office, 2458 NC 226, Mairon, NC
Marion #1
209 Roberts Street
Marion, NC 28752
Marion #2
676 State Street
Marion, NC 28752
Marion #3
151 Ridge Road
Marion, NC 28752
Marion #4
First Freewill Baptist Fellowship Building
951 Baldwin Avenue
Marion, NC 28752
Marion #5
Cross Mill Church of God Fellowship Building
216 Old NC Hwy 10 W
Marion, NC 28752
Pleasant Gardens #6
Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church Fellowship Building
214 PG Baptist Church Road
Marion, NC 28752
West Marion #7
100 Spaulding Road
Marion, NC 28752
Crooked Creek #8
4503 Bat Cave Rd
Old Fort, NC 28762
Dysartsville #9
9184 US Hwy 226 S
Nebo, NC 28761
Glenwood #10
1742 Old US 221 S
Marion, NC 28752
Higgins #11
3975 US Hwy 226 S
Marion, NC 28752
Montford Cove #12
8883 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Nebo #13
254 Nebo School Road
Nebo, NC 28761
North Cove #14
Ashford North Cove Fire Department
15640 US Hwy 221 N
Marion, NC 28752
Old Fort #1
Old Fort First Baptist Church Fellowship Building
203 Main Street
Old Fort, NC 28762
Old Fort #2
Old Fort Wesleyan Church Fellowship Building
336 Catawba Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
Turkey Cove #17
401 American Thread Road
Marion, NC 28752
Our Mission
The mission of the McDowell County Board of Elections is to maintain voter registration for the citizens of McDowell County, conduct all elections held in McDowell County fair and completely impartial, to assist persons in filing for office, administer the Campaign Reporting Act, and ensure the enforcement of all election laws of the state of North Carolina.
The Elections Office is responsible for conducting all elections in McDowell County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda.
Services include:
- Maintain Voter Registration Records
- Receive Candidate Filing for General Assembly and local candidates
- Campaign Finance office for local candidates/committees
- Provide for Remote Absentee Voting
- Educate Election Day Officials
- Provide for Election Day Voting
- Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
- Evaluate and Improve Election Services
- Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information
McDowell County Board of Elections 