Press Releases

Fri, Jun 19, 2020
North Carolina elections officials are looking for “democracy heroes” to work at polling places and early voting sites in 2020. These local heroes will protect democracy, learn about the elections process, serve their communities and get paid in the process.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
The State Board of Elections has learned that a voter advocacy group mailed about 80,000 absentee ballot request forms to North Carolina residents with voters’ information already filled out on the forms.
Tue, Jun 9, 2020
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Tue, Jun 2, 2020
In-person early voting begins Thursday, June 4, and runs through Saturday, June 20.
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.