Press Releases

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.
Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, October 11, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand.
The State Board has opened a public comment period on rules that will establish the standards and procedures for an electronic poll book certification program.
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Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
The State Board of Elections on Wednesday, September 13, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand.
Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections.
The Board of Elections offers the following tips for voters who go to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, September 12, for elections in Charlotte and Sanford.