Press Releases

Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast by voting method in each county in North Carolina by noon two days after each election.
State Board releases number of provisional ballots cast by county in the May 14 second primary.
The State Board took steps to ensure that no one could determine how any individual voted in the May 14 second primary.
All 100 counties will hand count ballots from randomly selected precincts to check the accuracy of voting equipment.
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability on Monday.
The 2024 second primary election will be held statewide on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. In-person early voting ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in all 100 counties.
North Carolinians convicted of felonies who have not completed their sentences are not permitted to register or vote in the state.
Early voting for the 2024 second primary begins Thursday, April 25, and ends Saturday, May 11.
The State Board of Elections is offering free seminars about the photo ID requirement for voting.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024.