Election Images1Cherokee County

Board of Elections

Members 

  • William Bateman, Chairman
  • Charles Hoesch, Board Member
  • Shelly Debty, Board Member
  • Sandy Solesbee, Board Member

The Board of Elections now consists of five members. Three Democrats and two republicans each elected to a two year term.

Objective

The goal of the Cherokee County Board of Elections is to provide lawful, efficient, and timely execution of all elections. Our objective is to strive toward a progressive election process that meets every measure of the law as well as the demands of the 21st Century. We aim to provide fair elections for the Federal Government, the State of North Carolina, and Cherokee County. For more information on local and State Elections please visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. http://www.ncsbe.gov/

The Board of Elections holds their regular monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 4:00. The location is 40 Peachtree St. Murphy, NC 28906. All meetings are open to the public. If you would like to be put on the agenda for a meeting please contact the Board of Elections office at 828-837-6670. 

Mark Your Calendar

July 7, 2025 - Candidate filing begins at 8:00 am for Municipal Elections. 

July 18, 2025 - Candidate filing ends at noon

July 22, 2025 - County Board Meeting at noon (new members take oath of office)

October 10, 2025 - Voter registration deadline for November election

November 4, 2025 - Municipal Election for Andrews and Murphy







 

 

 

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