Press Releases

State Board to Randomly Select Ballot Groupings for Post-Election Audit

In the coming days, county boards of elections will hand-count selected ballots and compare results with the machine counts.

Emergency State Board Meeting Today (Nov. 5, 2024)

The State Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. to consider extending voting hours in one Wilson County precinct.

10 Tips for 2024 General Election Day Voters in NC

Things to know about voting in North Carolina’s 2024 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

2024 General Election Press Briefing on Election Day

Members of the press who wish to attend the press briefing with election officials in person must RSVP.

In-Person Early Voting Ends with Record Turnout, on to Election Day

The final chance for voters to make their voice heard is Tuesday, Election Day.

US Citizens Living in North Carolina Are Eligible to Vote

North Carolina residents: If you are a citizen of the United States, will be at least 18 years old by Election Day, and are not serving a felony sentence, you are eligible to vote.

Early Voting Breaks Record, More Than Half of NC Voters Have Cast Ballots

More than 4 million North Carolina voters have cast ballots in this election.

Election Officials To Host Press Conference Monday — The Day Before Election Day

North Carolina election officials will host an in-person and remote news conference at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, about the 2024 general election.

Election Officials to Host Virtual Press Availability at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1

Remarks will focus on the ongoing early voting period, plus preparations for Election Day.

Absentee Voters: Put Your Ballot in the Mail *Today,* or Return It in Person

The State Board of Elections is stressing to absentee voters that they must act soon to ensure their ballot is counted, if they have not yet returned their ballot.