Press Releases

Mon, May 18, 2026
The State Board of Elections (NCSBE) and Office of the State Auditor (OSA) seek vendor proposals for a new campaign finance reporting system that is secure, cloud-based, and easy to use for committee treasurers, election administrators, and those interested in campaign finance data.
Thu, May 14, 2026
The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on four sets of proposed administrative rules on absentee voting, the photo ID requirement, recounts, and voting sites.
Wed, May 13, 2026
On the one-year anniversary of his appointment to the role, North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes is reflecting on a series of accomplishments.
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database.
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
The State Board of Elections will soon check the citizenship of all registered voters in North Carolina against federal databases to identify and remove any non-U.S. citizens from the voter rolls. The board approved new rules at its meeting today for a process that must be followed before a voter is removed.
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
North Carolina State Board of Elections executive director Sam Hayes has issued a pair of statements on decisions issued Thursday in U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina.