ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County officials have released key details for the 2025 municipal election, which takes place Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Only residents of Weaverville, Woodfin and the Woodfin Water & Sewer District are eligible to vote in this election.

Registration deadlines

  • Voters must register by 5 p.m. Oct. 10 or have their mailed applications postmarked by that date.
  • Same-day registration will be available during early voting from Oct. 16 through Nov. 1 with an acceptable photo ID and proof of residence.
  • Voters can check their registration, sample ballot and jurisdiction through the N.C. Voter Search Tool.

Early voting

  • Early voting runs Oct. 16 through Nov. 1, excluding Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26.
  • Voting hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 1.

Locations include:

  • Election Services Warehouse, 50 Coxe Ave., Asheville
  • Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lake Shore Dr., Weaverville (open Nov. 1 only)

Voters can check real-time wait times online before heading to the polls.

Absentee by mail

  • Absentee ballot requests open Oct. 3 and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Oct. 21.
  • Ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4.
  • Requests can be made online through the N.C. Absentee Ballot Portal or in person at 35 Woodfin St., Asheville.
  • A copy of an acceptable photo ID must be included with the absentee ballot.

Election Day voting

  • Polls will be open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4.
  • Voters in line by 7:30 p.m. will be allowed to cast ballots.
  • Votes must be cast at each voter’s assigned precinct location, available through the Voter Search Tool.

Voter ID and accessibility

  • All voters must present an acceptable photo ID when voting in person.
  • Free voter photo IDs are available at Buncombe County Election Services, 35 Woodfin St., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Curbside voting will be available during early voting and on Election Day for voters unable to enter polling places because of age or disability.

Residents can sign up for election reminders by texting BCAlert to 99411 or visiting buncombenc.gov/codered and selecting “Election Reminders.”

More information is available at buncombenc.gov/vote.