Press Releases

Tue, Aug 24, 2021
The Lee County Board of Elections received an award for the Election Center's Professional Practices Program.
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
A three-judge panel of Wake County Superior Court entered a preliminary injunction Monday to restore voting rights to all North Carolinians on felony probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
Fri, Aug 13, 2021
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
Thu, Aug 12, 2021
As part of the preparations for the 2021 municipal elections, county boards of elections across North Carolina once again will conduct special tests on all voting equipment to be used in the 2021 municipal elections.
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
Candidate filing for most 2021 city, town, and village elections in North Carolina begins at noon Friday, July 2, and ends at noon Friday, July 16.
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday appointed four members to all 100 county boards of elections – the latest class of elections officials working to administer and safeguard elections.
Mon, Jun 28, 2021
Legislation delaying municipal elections for offices elected by district until 2022 became law on Monday.
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
The State Board of Elections invites public comment on an amendment to a permanent rule related to the arrangement of official ballots.
Fri, May 14, 2021
The State Board of Elections on Friday reappointed Karen Brinson Bell to a two-year term as the Board’s executive director.