Press Releases

Wed, Oct 18, 2023
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.
Tue, Oct 17, 2023
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.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
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.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
Five quick and easy ways to be #VoteReady in North Carolina.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
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.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Under state law, election officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after each election.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
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.
Fri, Sep 8, 2023
Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections.
Fri, Sep 8, 2023
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.