Press Releases

Feb 28, 2020
In preparation for Tuesday’s primary election, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is providing 10 tips for Election Day voting.
Feb 25, 2020
The State Board of Elections is reminding voters that North Carolina law prohibits taking photographs of or videotaping voted ballots. N.C.G.S. § 163-166.3
Feb 11, 2020
The in-person early voting period for the 2020 primary election begins Thursday, February 13, and ends Saturday, February 29.
Feb 10, 2020
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020.
Feb 5, 2020
The State Board of Elections is reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote in North Carolina in the 2020 primary election is Friday, February 7.
Jan 27, 2020
With the 2020 primary election quickly approaching, the State Board of Elections is mailing a postcard (attached) to every residential household in the state – about 4.7 million in all – reminding voters that photo ID is not required for the 2020 primary election.
Jan 10, 2020
The State Board of Elections will hold a telephonic meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020.
Jan 10, 2020
The State Board of Elections on Monday released a video of Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell informing North Carolina voters that they will not be required to show photo ID for the March 2020 primary election.
Jan 10, 2020
Beginning Monday (January 13), absentee by-mail ballots for the March primary election will be mailed to voters who requested them.
Jan 3, 2020
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.