Candidate filing begins today at noon across North Carolina, with the State Board of Elections estimating that roughly 2,500 candidates will file before the deadline at noon December 21.
Press Releases
Josh Howard is stepping down as chairman of the State Board of Elections, effective January 1, 2016. Howard announced his plans during a meeting Tuesday morning.
The State Board of Elections today released a new public service announcement regarding voter ID requirements set to begin in 2016. Ads are slated to run on television and radio through the 2016 Election Cycle.
September 22 is National Voter Registration Day, and the State Board of Elections is encouraging North Carolina’s 6.38 million voters to check their registration status online.
Judge James L. Baker was sworn in today as the third Republican member of the bipartisan State Board of Elections. Gov. Pat McCrory appointed Baker to fill the seat held by Paul Foley, who resigned in July.
Chairman Josh Howard has accepted the resignation of Paul Foley from the State Board of Elections.
The State Board of Elections on Wednesday will host the first of nine public hearings on proposed rules for the implementation of voter ID requirements that takes effect in 2016.The public hearings are listening opportunities for the agency to receive comment on the proposed rules.
The State Board of Elections today released the results of a study regarding wait times across North Carolina during the 2014 General Election. Counties reported to the State Board that lines never topped one hour at 90% of early voting sites or at 98% of precinct polling locations on Election Day.
The State Board of Elections today announced that Gov. Pat McCrory has awarded Don Wright The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one the state’s most prestigious civilian honors. Wright will retire Monday from his post as longtime general counsel to the Board of Elections. He is a 30-year veteran of state government.
The State Board of Elections today released demographic statistics for the 2014 General Election. Results showed a 16% increase in participation by African Americans and and 18% higher participation among voters aged 18-25 statewide compared to 2010, the last midterm election cycle. (CORRECTED 3/12/15)