Press Releases

State Board Releases Number of Provisional Ballots Cast by County, Voting Method in 2026 Primary Election

Thu, Mar 5, 2026

Emergency State Board Meeting (March 5, 2026)

Thu, Mar 5, 2026
The State Board of Elections will hold an emergency remote meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 5, 2026).

After One of Smoothest Election Days in Recent History, Post-Election Processes Underway

Wed, Mar 4, 2026

State Board Extends Voting at 1 Halifax County Precinct; No Primary Results Will Be Released Statewide Until 8:30 p.m.

Tue, Mar 3, 2026

State Board Meeting (March 3, 2026)

Tue, Mar 3, 2026
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via WebEx at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

State Board to Randomly Select Ballot Groupings for Post-Election Audits

Mon, Mar 2, 2026

State Elections Director Sam Hayes to Host Election Day Press Briefing

Sat, Feb 28, 2026
North Carolina elections officials will host an in-person and remote news conference at 11 a.m. on Primary Election Day (Tuesday, March 3) to provide information and answer questions about the 2026 primary election in North Carolina.

10 Tips for Primary Election Day Voters: 2026 Edition

Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, the final opportunity for registered voters to cast a ballot in this election. If you plan to vote on Election Day, please see these tips.

Elections Director Sam Hayes announces vendor to modernize SEIMS system

Wed, Feb 25, 2026
North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes announced today that the agency has selected ReFrame Solutions as the winning vendor to modernize the State Elections Information Management System (SEIMS).

Director Hayes names Ron Herring director of election security and enforcement

Mon, Feb 23, 2026
North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes has named Ron Herring as the director of election security and enforcement, effective immediately.