PUBLIC NOTICE: LUMBEE TRIBE GAMING REFERENDUM – SPECIAL ELECTION Information
PUBLIC NOTICE: LUMBEE TRIBE GAMING REFERENDUM – SPECIAL ELECTION
The Lumbee Tribe Elections Board is providing important information regarding the upcoming Special Election for the Gaming Referendum on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Please review the accompanying graphics for information about the election, official polling locations, key dates and deadlines, and opportunities to volunteer as a polling-site observer.
Election Day Information
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Polling hours: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Five official polling locations are available across Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties. Eligible voters may vote in person once at any one of the five designated polling sites.
Important Absentee Ballot Deadlines
* November 3, 2026: First day to request an absentee ballot application
* November 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM: Deadline to request an absentee ballot application
* December 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM: Deadline for absentee ballots to be received
* December 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM: Absentee ballots counted at the LTEB Office
Polling-Site Observer Volunteers Needed!
The Board is seeking eligible Lumbee Tribal voters who support the Gaming Referendum and those who oppose it to volunteer as polling-site observers. Volunteers must serve in a neutral and orderly manner and follow all applicable election laws, Board rules, and instructions.
Volunteer applications are due December 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Phone: 910-522-5469
The Lumbee Tribe Elections Board encourages all eligible voters to review these notices carefully, make note of the deadlines, and stay informed about the upcoming election.
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