The North Carolina State Board of Elections, in conjunction with the Office of the State Auditor, wants the public’s input on the planned modernization of the state’s election management system and campaign finance reporting software.
On Friday, the State Board issued a Request for Information (RFI) [read Request for Information: Elections Management System and Campaign Finance Software Upgrades (PDF)] to collect suggestions from citizens and potential vendors about projects to replace these decades-old systems.
The State Board also launched a special webpage — ncsbe.gov/rfi — to make it easy for interested individuals to learn about and comment on these projects.
Information gathered through this RFI will be used to understand current market capabilities, assess technology and software needs, and assist in drafting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the election management system.
“The new election system must be secure and easy to use for the State Board and the 100 county boards of elections,” said Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “We also want to make sure the new system can administer elections according to state and federal laws and with public transparency in mind. This RFI is your opportunity to weigh in.”
Specifically, the Board is looking for public input on what security features and reporting capabilities should be considered when planning a new system. The Board also wants input from vendors about their qualifications to work on these projects.
How to Submit Comments
Comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. Nov. 30, 2025.
There are three ways to submit comments:
- Online portal: Request for Information | NC Office of the State Auditor (OSA)
- Email: electionsrfi@ncauditor.gov
- Mail: North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, 20601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699
Questions about the RFI can be emailed to sboe.ncsbe@ncsbe.gov.
Background on the Statewide Election Management System and Campaign Finance Software
Currently, the State Board maintains the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS), which was initially developed in 1998. SEIMS is the central elections management system that coordinates statewide elections processes, voter registration and voter roll list maintenance, and reporting of election results. It is used daily by the State Board and the 100 county boards of elections.
The campaign finance reporting software, developed by NCSBE in the early 2000s, enables the submission and storing of all campaign finance data and information required by the law and allows the public to access campaign finance disclosures. The State Board maintains both systems.