About the Board of Elections (Board)

It is the mission of the Johnston County Board of Elections to ensure that elections are free, fair, accurate, convenient and accessible to all voters in Johnston County.

Composition of the Board of Elections

The County Board of Elections operates under a five-member board that is appointed every two years. The board is comprised of two Democrats, two Republicans, and a Chair that is appointed by the State Auditor, effective December 11, 2024 (Session Law 2024-57).

Meet the Members

John Shallcross, Jr. (R)
Chairman
jshallcrossjr@aol.com

Shirley Bell (D)
Secretary
delta0560@gmail.com

Brett McWhorter (R)
Member
brettmboe@protonmail.com

David Spain (R)
Member
davidspain4joco@gmail.com

Gordon Woodruff (D)
Member
gwoodruff@wrflaw.com

Board of Elections Meetings

The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.. Board meetings are usually held at the Elections Satellite Office located at 801 S. Third Street Smithfield, NC 27577.

Contact the Board

You may email the Director of the Johnston County Board of Elections Office for questions regarding monthly Board meetings or to ask to be placed on the agenda.