Press Releases

Sep 3, 2021
The N.C. Court of Appeals on Friday ordered that North Carolina must revert to its previous eligibility requirements for voter registration.
Sep 2, 2021
State Board of Elections staff will hold a random drawing at 5:15 p.m. Friday, September 3 to determine the order of candidates for certain ballot contests during the November 2021 elections.
Aug 30, 2021
Under a new state law, a person is not eligible to serve as a sheriff in North Carolina if they have been convicted of a felony, even if they’ve completed their sentence or had the conviction expunged from their record.
Aug 24, 2021
The Lee County Board of Elections received an award for the Election Center's Professional Practices Program.
Aug 23, 2021
A three-judge panel of Wake County Superior Court entered a preliminary injunction Monday to restore voting rights to all North Carolinians on felony probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
Aug 13, 2021
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
Aug 12, 2021
As part of the preparations for the 2021 municipal elections, county boards of elections across North Carolina once again will conduct special tests on all voting equipment to be used in the 2021 municipal elections.
Jun 30, 2021
Candidate filing for most 2021 city, town, and village elections in North Carolina begins at noon Friday, July 2, and ends at noon Friday, July 16.
Jun 29, 2021
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday appointed four members to all 100 county boards of elections – the latest class of elections officials working to administer and safeguard elections.
Jun 28, 2021
Legislation delaying municipal elections for offices elected by district until 2022 became law on Monday.