The Cleveland County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair, honest, impartial, and efficient elections so that all qualified citizens in Cleveland County may exercise their right to vote.  The elections office is responsible for conducting all elections in Cleveland County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda. 

The primary functions of the office include voter registration, candidate filing, finding and maintaining voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, and preparing and distributing ballots.  Other duties include maintaining voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in Cleveland County, candidate campaign finance compliance and providing public information on elections and voting procedures.