Press Releases

Some NC Voters May Have Received “Late Voter Registration” Notice in Error

Fewer than 1,000 voters statewide may have received a letter in error from their county board of elections stating that they submitted a voter registration application after the registration deadline.

Registration Repair: State Board to Send Letters to 82,000 Voters

The first mailings are now going out as part of the State Board’s Registration Repair Project.

Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching for Municipal Elections

Voter registration deadlines are approaching for 2025 municipal elections.

Statement from Executive Director Sam Hayes on Passage of HB 125

A statement from Sam Hayes, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, on the passage of House Bill 125.

State Board Launches Registration Repair Project to Ensure Accurate, Complete Voter Rolls

The State Board launched the Registration Repair Project to collect identification numbers for about 103,000 voters missing them on the state’s voter rolls.

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

Remarks from Executive Director Sam Hayes, followed by Q&A with media.

Sam Hayes Starts as State Board Executive Director

Sam Hayes is the new executive director of the State Board of Elections.

Information for Voters Challenged in Election Protest

This statement was updated May 9, 2025.

New State Board Sworn In, Chairman Elected, Executive Director Appointed

Five new appointees to the N.C. State Board of Elections were sworn in to four-year terms on Wednesday.

State Board Wins National Award for Hurricane Helene Response

This is the fourth Clearie in five years for the State Board.