Yancey County updates voting precinct locations

Several polling places will change ahead of upcoming elections

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Yancey County Board of Elections has announced multiple changes to polling locations across the county, affecting several voting precincts ahead of upcoming elections. Voters in the Prices Creek, Bald Creek, and Burnsville precincts will see their polling places moved to new locations.

Why it matters

Voting access and convenience are critical for ensuring high voter turnout, so changes to polling locations can impact the ability of residents to cast their ballots. Yancey County is a rural area, so relocating precincts could create challenges for some voters.

The details

The Prices Creek precinct will move from the Prices Creek Community Center to the Yancey County Senior Center. The Bald Creek precinct will move from the Bald Creek Volunteer Fire Department to the Bald Creek Elementary School. The Burnsville precinct will move from the Yancey County Courthouse to the Burnsville Town Hall.

  • The changes will take effect for the next election on May 6, 2026.

The players

Yancey County Board of Elections

The local government body responsible for administering elections and overseeing polling locations in Yancey County.

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What’s next

Voters in the affected precincts will receive notification of the new polling place locations ahead of the May 6 election.

The takeaway

Ensuring voting access is a key responsibility of local election officials, and these precinct location changes in Yancey County demonstrate their efforts to adapt to the needs of the community.