The Harnett County Board of Elections invites the community to participate in three upcoming public meetings to discuss proposed voting changes to precinct locations for early voting and election day.

Meeting Details:

• February 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Dunn Community Center, 205 Jackson Road, Dunn NC 28334
• February 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Harnett County Commons Area, 309 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC 27546
• February 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Western Harnett High School Gymnasium, 10637 NC 27 W, Lillington, NC 27546

The Board of Elections is considering adjustments to the current precinct boundaries and polling sites to better serve the community. Changes are being considered for early voting and election day. These changes include:

• New Precinct split from southern portion of Barbecue precinct.
• Anderson Creek/Stewarts Creek precinct boundary shifts west to NC-210.
• Central Harnett Lillington & Central Harnett Neill’s Creek combine to form one Central Harnett precinct.
• East Averasboro & West Averasboro combine to form one Averasboro precinct.

Proposed precinct changes, polling site data, and an interactive map is available here.

Harnett County Board of Elections Director, Claire Jones stated adjusting voting precincts is essential to ensure that every voice is fairly represented, and that the democratic process remains accessible to all.

“As populations shift, new communities emerge, and geographic boundaries evolve, it is critical to reassess precinct lines. This process not only reflects the changing demographics but also ensures that voters’ needs and concerns are addressed. Public comment plays a crucial role in this adjustment process, offering an opportunity for citizens to actively participate, voice their concerns, and provide local insight,” said Jones.

All residents are invited to review the changes on the website and share their perspective during the public meeting.

For questions, contact the Harnett County Board of Elections at (910) 893-7553.

Harnett County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina with approximately 142,000 residents. Harnett's tagline of "Strong Roots, New Growth," describes a county in transition, one that values its rural agricultural heritage while also embracing new growth and industry. Harnett County is optimally located just between North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh and the internationally recognized Research Triangle Park to the north, and the nation's largest military installation in Fort Liberty to the south.