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Emergency information about the weather and its potential impacts, along with recommended precautions.

The procedures a county board of elections is required to follow when seeking to use certified voting systems.

Canvass dates and guidance in preparation for the 2019 municipal elections.

Under current law, county boards cannot require the date or discount a ballot merely due to a date discrepancy.

Numbered Memo 2018-09 is still in effect for all county boards of elections out of an abundance of caution.

Rescinded on Feb. 14, 2024: Information for election officials to ensure a safe and positive experience for all at the polls.

Voting site setup, signage, voter challenges, and recent election rule changes.

How to report security incidents and suspected security incidents to the State Board Office, including examples.

Directives regarding certain devices and data handling ahead of early voting and Election Day.

Precautions, safety, and other reminders to prepare for Hurricane Florence.

Instructions to ensure a sufficient number of ballots are prepared in advance of the 2018 general election.

Instructions to comply with recent subpoenas issued by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

How to proceed with ballot preparation and the mock election for the 2018 general election.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2018; April 12, 2023: Instructions for compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and applicable court orders.

Information about one-stop absentee voting for the 2018 general election in light of recent changes.