Press Releases

Tue, Mar 28, 2023
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove Jerry Forestieri and Timothy DeHaan from the Surry County Board of Elections. These county board members recently refused to certify their local elections. The removals are effective immediately.
Wed, Mar 22, 2023
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 10 a.m.  on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Surry County Courthouse, 201 E. Kapp St., Dobson, N.C. 
Thu, Mar 9, 2023
No provisional ballots were cast in the March 7 election for two Town of Dobson Commissioner seats in Surry County.
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina are cleaning up the voter rolls.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, was sworn in late last week as secretary of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED).
Wed, Feb 8, 2023
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
The State Board of Elections is considering adoption of a campaign finance settlement policy.
Tue, Jan 3, 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, the contribution limit for North Carolina candidates and political committees increased by $800 per election, from $5,600 to $6,400.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
The State Board of Elections on Monday ordered a new election for the Town of Dobson Board of Commissioners in Surry County.
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022.