Voting & Election Update

No local municipal elections until 2024.
In April, Senate Bill 265 was passed in the General Assembly changing Polk County municipal elections to even number years extending current terms when necessary.  In addition, all Polk County Commissioners would have 4-year terms with three being elected in 2024 and two in 2026. The Town of Tryon mayor term of office changes from 2 to 4 years.  
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New Voter ID Requirement for 2024 Elections.
Voters will be required to present an acceptable Voter ID (e.g. driver's license) at the time of voting beginning in 2024.  A summary of the Voter Photo ID Requirement is available here.
  • Don't leave anything to chance, be sure to get your Voter ID this year.
  • Free Voter IDs are available now at the NC Department of Motor Vehicles and at our Polk County Board of Elections.
  • People can vote with a provisional ballot even if they don't present a valid Voter ID at the time of voting.  An additional form will need to be filled out and a voter ID presented before the county canvass.

We Believe...

  • Helping people in need strengthens our community
  • The health and safety of our neighbors are important
  • Censorship through book banning and teacher harassment harms public education
  • Capitalism is at its best when it works for everyone equally
  • My "freedoms" should not hurt or infringe on anyone else's "freedoms"
  • Racism and discrimination are wrong
  • Violence and hate are NOT "legitimate political discourse"
  • Government is not the enemy; Hate, fear and disinformation are the enemy
  • Rules and laws must apply to everyone equally
  • Climate change is a real and immediate danger