Election officials are dealing with many complaints from voters about unwanted text messages.
Press Releases
As of 4 p.m. today, more than 1 million voters had cast ballots in the 2024 general election.
More than 353,000 N.C. voters cast ballots Thursday, the first day of in-person early voting.
Election officials will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, outside of an early voting site in Asheville to discuss the start of early voting and ensure voters in Western North Carolina have the information they need to vote in the 2024 general election.
Despite the effects of Hurricane Helene in Burke County and beyond, the Burke County Board of Elections is focused on establishing a smooth election cycle for the general election on Nov. 5, 2024.
In-person early voting for the 2024 general election begins Thursday and ends at 3 p.m. Nov. 2 in all 100 counties.
Prepared remarks for Karen Brinson Bell during a press availability, including a video link.
Watauga County will offer full weekend early voting availability for the first time.
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.
The Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting under authority.