How are precinct boundaries determined?
The North Carolina General Statutes defines the procedures for mapping precincts and locating voting locations inside the precinct. We are required to take numerous criteria into account as we develop new precincts. The boundaries drawn must be contiguous and follow a recognized boundary such as a township line, census blocks or physical features such as roads or streets, water or drainage features, ridgelines, rail features, major above-ground power lines or major footpaths as certified by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, county manager or city clerk. Voting locations must be inside or on a tract adjacent to the precinct. It must also fit certain criteria: a) Americans with Disabilities Act compliant b) Have ample parking and lighting c) Be large enough to accommodate the voting equipment and polling place layout d) Traffic flow must be reviewed for safety and convenience. We utilize as many public facilities as we possibly can to reduce rental cost but some areas, bec
