Press Releases

Candidate filing for most contests in the 2024 elections begins at noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, and ends at noon on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
The State Board of Elections invites the public to comment on two proposed permanent rules for implementing the photo ID requirement.
Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
This is part of the required post-election audits for every election in North Carolina.
Tips for voters in 465 municipalities across 86 counties who will go to the polls to cast ballots on Tuesday, November 7.
The State Board of Elections will soon open another application period for eligible educational institutions and government agencies.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
The following are prepared remarks of Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, at a virtual press availability at 9 a.m.
In-person early voting for the November 2023 municipal elections begins Thurs, Oct. 19, and ends Sat, Nov. 4 for voters in about 385 NC municipalities.
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability from 9–10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.