Press Releases

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 10.
Prepared remarks for Karen Brinson Bell during a press availability, including a video link.
The State Board of Elections on Monday unanimously approved a long list of emergency measures to help Helene victims vote.
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, will hold a virtual press availability at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, Nov. 5, must register to vote by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11.
Despite the hardship that Hurricane Helene has brought to our community and Western North Carolina, the Watauga County Board of Elections is hard at work preparing for the Nov. 5 general election.
N.C. election officials held a press availability to discuss preparations for voting in Western North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
North Carolina election officials are working to ensure voters affected by Helene can still vote in 2024.