The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to extend voting at five precincts in four counties, due to stoppages in voting during the day. The issues that resulted in voting delays varied by county.
North Carolina elections officials will host in-person and remote press conferences at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) to provide information and answer questions about the 2026 midterm elections.See details below:
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The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on two existing administrative rules under consideration for readoption as part of the required periodic review of rules.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 12 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026.
The following is a primer for reporters and editors about the 2026 general election in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections is reminding voters that election officials are the best source for accurate, reliable, and timely information about the voting process.
Election workers write on ballots for different reasons as required by law. This in no way affects whether your ballot will be counted.
North Carolina State Board of Elections officials will host an in-person and remote media availability at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15, to discuss the start of the in-person early voting period for the 2026 general election.The event, for credentialed members of the media only, will be held at the State Board office on the third floor of the Dobbs Building, located at 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, N.C. 27603.State Board Executive Director Sam Hayes will offer brief remarks, then take questions from members of the media.