Bruns Co. election board split on weekend early voting for 2026 primary

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY-TV) – The Brunswick County board of elections met on Tuesday to discuss the 2026 primary election locations and hours.

The board was split on two separate motions for weekend hours in February. One motion included hours on the first and last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including the first and second Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The second motion only includes hours on the first and last Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One board member was absent during the vote and both motions will be sent to the state board of elections for consideration. Board of elections director, Sara LaVere proposed three early voting location at Leland Cultural Arts Center, Brunswick Center at Supply and Sunset Beach Community Center.

The board is awaiting a response from Moose Lodge on whether it can be used for early voting.

“When you think about early voting being 17 days and really for that 17 days we are the only thing that can take place in the voting enclosure while voting is going on,” LaVere said.

The board will meet again virtually to vote on these proposed locations. They must submit early voting plans to the state before Dec. 19.