No election ends on Election Day. This is by design — by state and federal law — to ensure that election results are accurate and that all ballots cast lawfully by eligible voters are counted.
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State Board releases number of provisional ballots cast by county in 2026 general election.
State Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, November 4, will randomly select precincts, early voting sites, and absentee-by-mail ballots to be counted by hand in every county as part of a required post-election audit for the 2026 midterm elections in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to extend voting at five precincts in four counties, due to stoppages in voting during the day. The issues that resulted in voting delays varied by county.
North Carolina elections officials will host in-person and remote press conferences at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) to provide information and answer questions about the 2026 midterm elections.See details below:
If you're planning to vote on Election Day, see these tips.
The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on two existing administrative rules under consideration for readoption as part of the required periodic review of rules.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 12 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026.
The following is a primer for reporters and editors about the 2026 general election in North Carolina.