Topics Related to 2020

Guidance for the conduct of a hand-to-eye recount, including specific examples of how to determine questions of voter intent.

Superseded by Numbered Memo 2024-08 on Nov. 15, 2024: Guidance for the conduct of an anticipated statewide recount in the contest for N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2020; rescinded on Feb. 14, 2024: Guidance to ensure all voters enjoy a safe environment that is free from intimidation when they go to the polls.

Guidance and further clarification on how to determine if the correct address can be identified if the witness’s or assistant’s address on an absentee container-return envelope is incomplete.

Rescinded on Oct. 19, 2020: Numbered memos 2020-19, 2020-22, 2020-23 and 2020-27 are on hold due to conflicting court orders.

Rescinded on Oct. 19, 2020: Once the State Board receives further direction from a court, we will issue guidance to county boards on what actions they should take.

Superseded by N.C. Supreme Court order on April 28, 2023: Voters who are currently serving a felony sentence and do not meet the following criteria are not permitted to register to vote.

Updated on Sept. 23, 2020; Sept. 18, 2023: The requirements and procedures for conducting absentee ballot meetings, as set forth in state law.

Answers to frequently asked questions for multipartisan assistance teams and additional guidance from NCDHHS.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2023: Guidance and recommendations for the safe, secure, and controlled in-person return of absentee ballots.