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North Carolina State Board of Election Press Releases

31 Press Releases
  • Published on September 15, 2026 - 13:21 GMT

    Get Ready to Vote: Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day

    North Carolina election officials are reminding eligible individuals who aren’t yet registered to vote that there is still time to do so before the Nov. 3 general election. Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated …

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  • Published on September 14, 2026 - 22:45 GMT

    State Board Meeting (Sept. 17, 2026)

    Notice of Meeting The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the State Board of Elections offices, located on the third floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Any …

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  • Published on September 14, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

    Public Comment Period to Open for Proposed Rules Regarding Exempt Sales Plans

    The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on a proposed administrative rule regarding exempt sales plans for political party committees. Proposed rule 08 NCAC 21 .0605 would require a political party committee seeking approval …

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  • Published on September 3, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

    State Board to Reconvene Meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, September 4

    Reconvened State Board Meeting The State Board of Elections will resume its remote meeting that began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, at 9 a.m. Friday, September 4, via a new Webex webinar (see link below). Any member of the public may observe the …

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  • Published on September 3, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

    Updated: State Elections Officials to Host Media Availability Today

    This notice has been updated to include a public link to livestream the event via Webex. Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina State Board of Elections officials will host an in-person media availability at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 3, to discuss preparations …

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  • Published on September 2, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

    Voting in the 2026 General Election Begins This Week in NC

    On Friday, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to voters who requested a ballot for this election. That day, North Carolina will become the first state in the country to send absentee ballots to …

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  • Published on September 2, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

    State Elections Officials to Host Media Availability on Thursday

    RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina State Board of Elections officials will host an in-person media availability at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 3, to discuss preparations for the 2026 general election, including the initial sending of absentee ballots on Friday, …

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  • Published on August 28, 2026 - 22:11 GMT

    State Board Meeting (Sept. 2, 2026)

    Notice of Meeting The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online and by phone using the information below. Online:          Webex ( …

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  • Published on August 25, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

    Online Judicial Voter Guide Now Available at NCSBE.gov

    The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election is now available on the State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about this year’s candidates for North Carolina’s appellate courts – the North Carolina Supreme Court …

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  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

    Executive Director Sam Hayes Names Allen Norfleet as Director of Campaign Finance

    North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes welcomes Allen Norfleet to the agency’s campaign finance leadership team. Norfleet previously served for more than three years at the Maryland State Board of Elections, most recently as …

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  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

    State Board Announces Campaign Finance System Vendor Selection

    The North Carolina State Board of Elections today announced the selection of a vendor to replace the state’s aging campaign finance reporting system, with ReFrame Solutions selected as the winning bid for the $2.2 million contract. The State Board will now …

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  • Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

    State Board Meeting (August 20, 2026)

    RALEIGH, N.C. The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the State Board of Elections offices, located on the third floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.  Seating …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

    State Board Meeting (August 6, 2026)

    Raleigh, N.C. The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via WebEx at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online and by phone using the information below. Online:          Webex (Password: NCSBE …

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  • Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:32 GMT

    State Board Meeting (August 3, 2026)

    Notice of Remote Meeting The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 10 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2026. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online and by phone using the information below. Online:          Webex (Password …

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  • Published on July 18, 2026 - 01:12 GMT

    Statement from Executive Director Sam Hayes about SAVE Results

    The following is a statement from Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections, about the recent federal announcement about SAVE results for North Carolina: At the State Board of Elections, we take any evidence of ineligible individuals on …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 17:34 GMT

    State Board Meeting (July 20, 2026)

    Notice of Remote Meeting The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online and by phone using the information below. Online:          Webex ( …

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  • Published on July 13, 2026 - 20:27 GMT

    State Board Meeting (July 16, 2026)

    Notice of Meeting The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the State Board of Elections offices, located on the third floor of the Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Any …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

    Bulk Voter Registration Mailings Cause Voter Confusion, Additional Work for Counties

    The State Board of Elections has received complaints from county boards of elections and citizens about a recent mailing from a group attempting to register voters in North Carolina. The group, Ready to Register Inc., sent mailings to an unknown number of …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

    State Board Opens Public Comment Periods on Proposed Campaign Finance Rules

    The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on four sets of proposed administrative rules and amendments to existing rules related to campaign finance disclosures and complaints in North Carolina. The comment periods for all four …

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  • Published on June 29, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

    New Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Absentee Voting Rules

    The State Board of Elections has rescheduled the in-person public hearing on several proposed rules that will govern how county boards of elections should proceed when a deficiency with a returned absentee ballot is identified by county board staff. The …

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