Election Officials To Host Virtual Press Availability on Launch of Registration Repair Project

Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, to launch the agency’s efforts to retrieve identification information from some registered voters as required by law.

Hayes will give brief remarks, then answer questions from members of the press.

This event is for members of the press only. It will be conducted via WebEx webinar, and registration is required.

Information on how to ask questions will be provided at the start of the webinar. A recording of the event will be available as soon as possible afterwards. See details of the press availability below:

• Who? Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections
• What? Press briefing and Q&A session about Registration Repair Project
• When? 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025
• How to register? Register via WebEx. Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive an invitation to join the webinar via email.
• Questions? Contact Patrick Gannon at patrick.gannon@ncsbe.gov.