Press Releases

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rules About Petitions, Campaign Finance Disclosure

Mon, Mar 17, 2025
The comment period ends on May 16, 2025.

Deadline Approaching for Applications for Photo IDs for Voting

Mon, Mar 17, 2025
This applications period closes on April 1, 2025.

State Board Meeting (Feb. 21, 2025)

Tue, Feb 18, 2025
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rules Regarding Observers, Election Protests, Recounts

Mon, Feb 17, 2025
The comment period runs through April 21.

Brinson Bell in Line to Become 2026 President of National Elections Association

Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, recently was elected incoming president of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED).

New Photo ID Approval Period Opens for 2025 and 2026 Elections

Fri, Jan 31, 2025
All previous ID approvals expired on Dec. 31, 2024.

State Board Meeting (Jan. 22, 2025)

Mon, Jan 20, 2025
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Campaign Contribution Limit Increases to $6,800 Per Election

Tue, Dec 31, 2024
The increase is effective Jan. 1, 2025.

State Board Meeting (Dec. 20, 2024)

Wed, Dec 18, 2024
The State Board will meet remotely on Friday, Dec. 20.

State Board Will Not Order Full Recount in NC Supreme Court Contest

Tue, Dec 10, 2024
A partial hand recount resulted in additional votes for candidate Allison Riggs.