Press Releases

State Board Meeting (Feb. 21, 2025)

The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rules Regarding Observers, Election Protests, Recounts

The comment period runs through April 21.

Brinson Bell in Line to Become 2026 President of National Elections Association

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, recently was elected incoming president of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED).

New Photo ID Approval Period Opens for 2025 and 2026 Elections

All previous ID approvals expired on Dec. 31, 2024.

State Board Meeting (Jan. 22, 2025)

The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Campaign Contribution Limit Increases to $6,800 Per Election

The increase is effective Jan. 1, 2025.

State Board Meeting (Dec. 20, 2024)

The State Board will meet remotely on Friday, Dec. 20.

State Board Will Not Order Full Recount in NC Supreme Court Contest

A partial hand recount resulted in additional votes for candidate Allison Riggs.

Hand-to-Eye Recount in State Supreme Court Contest Almost Complete

By late Friday afternoon, 98 of the 100 county boards of elections had completed their hand-to-eye recounts in the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 6 contest.

State Board Meeting (Dec. 11, 2024)

The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, streamed online and by phone.