Press Releases

Tue, May 19, 2020
A new Republican primary election will take place as planned on June 23, with precautions in place to combat the potential spread of COVID-19.
Mon, May 11, 2020
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Thu, May 7, 2020
The Republican second primary will take place as planned on June 23, with significant safeguards to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
The State Board of Elections has opened the public comment period on the adoption of the rule cited as 08 NCAC 21 .0301.
Tue, Apr 7, 2020
The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday (April 7) unanimously ordered a new Republican primary election for Columbus County Commissioner District 2.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
The State Board of Elections and N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles have launched a service to allow NCDMV customers to apply to register to vote or update existing voter registration information online.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
After the March 3 primary election, the State Board will randomly select precincts, early voting sites and by-mail ballots to be counted by hand in every county. The random selection will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday (March 4).
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
The State Board of Elections released a list of legislative recommendations to help make voting in North Carolina safe and accessible in 2020, despite the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Exercising her emergency powers on Friday, State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell rescheduled the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District to Tuesday, June 23.