Press Releases

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 10.
Prepared remarks for Karen Brinson Bell during a press availability, including a video link.
The State Board of Elections on Monday unanimously approved a long list of emergency measures to help Helene victims vote.
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, November 5, must register to vote by 5 p.m. Friday, October 11.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
Despite the hardship that Hurricane Helene has brought to our community and Western North Carolina, the Watauga County Board of Elections is hard at work preparing for the November 5, 2024 general election.
N.C. election officials held a press availability to discuss preparations for voting in Western North Carolina.
North Carolina election officials are working to ensure voters affected by Helene can still vote in 2024.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.