Press Releases

State Board Offers Free Seminars About the Photo ID Requirement to Vote

The State Board of Elections is offering free seminars about the photo ID requirement for voting to help ensure that voters have the information they need before casting their ballot in the 2024 general election.

Last Call for Applications for Approval of Student and Employee IDs for Voting

The State Board of Elections on April 1 will open another application period for eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2024 general election.

State Board Updates Voter Registration Applications with New Language About Individuals Convicted of Felonies

The State Board of Elections has updated the state's voter registration applications to comply with Friday’s N.C. Supreme Court ruling.

North Carolinians Serving Felony Sentences, Who Are Not in Jail or Prison, May Register to Vote Starting July 27

The State Board will update its website, voter registration forms, and other voting-related documents to reflect new information on felon eligibility.

Investigation Continues into False Signatures for New Political Party

State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell on Thursday updated the public on the investigation into suspected fraudulent signatures gathered for the Green Party’s bid for new party recognition in North Carolina.

NC Elections Officials Make Clear That First Responders and Active Military May Vote in Uniform

With the North Carolina House of Representatives today considering a bill to mandate that no voter be denied the ability to vote in the uniform required by their job, the State Board of Elections wishes to make clear to voters that they are already entitled to vote wearing the uniform of their job. The bill would clarify what is already the law.

Candidate Filing for 2022 Elections to Resume on February 24

12:58 p.m: Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections will resume at 8 a.m. February 24 and end at noon March 4.

Candidate Filing Set to Resume February 24

6:21 p.m: Candidate filing for North Carolina’s 2022 primary elections, as well as rescheduled municipal elections, will resume at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 24, and end at noon on Friday, March 4, under an order issued Tuesday by the Superior Court of Wake County.

Supreme Court Suspends All Candidate Filing, Moves 2022 Primary to May 17

6:12 p.m: The North Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended candidate filing for all offices for the 2022 primary election.

Court Suspends Candidate Filing for US House, NC Senate and NC House

The N.C. Court of Appeals on Monday issued an order temporarily suspending candidate filing: U.S. House of Representatives, N.C. Senate, N.C. House contests.