348 South Main Street
Sparta, NC
336-372-4557
alleghany.boe@ncmail.net

The Administration of elections is an important element of county government. The principal function of the Alleghany County Elections office is to conduct fair, impartial and efficient elections in compliance with state laws. The Board of Elections also establishes election precincts and voting sites, appoints and trains precinct officials, assists persons desiring to file for office, prepares and distributes ballots, programs voting equipment, canvasses and certifies the results of an election, investigates any voting irregularities, and maintains voter registration and participation records.

The office is also responsible for providing all publicly requested statistical and reporting information records for current and past elections.

The duties of the office are administered by Director Kate Cosner under the oversight of the Board of Elections. Board members are: Edmund I. Adams, chairman; Tom Smith, secretary; and Mac Murphy, member.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Information:

Kate Cosner, Director

Alleghany County Elections
348 South Main Street
P.O. Box 65
Sparta, NC 28675
Phone:  336-372-4557
FAX:  336-372-5435
Email:  alleghany.boe@ncmail.net