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Counties should prepare in anticipation of a statewide recount with the following procedures.

The Board of Elections will meet on Nov. 22 to decide several legal issues that may affect the canvass of some county boards of elections.

Guidelines to assist your county board of elections in managing election protests.

Information regarding public records requests to view absentee ballot request forms and absentee ballot return envelopes.

Please respond promptly to public records requests, prioritizing those regarding Tuesday’s election.

The temporary order reinstates certain challenged voters to the rolls in three counties and requires changes that affect all counties.

Election Day procedure for provisional voting when a voter affirms they registered to vote or changed their address at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Rescinded on Dec. 13, 2023: Guidance regarding voter registration processing deadlines and election observer requirements.

Updated on Feb. 28, 2020; rescinded on Feb. 14, 2024: Guidance to ensure all voters have a safe, intimidation-free environment at early voting sites and precincts on Election Day.

Any voter registration form delivered to your office by close of business (no earlier than 5 p.m.) on Friday, Oct. 14, is considered timely.

Additional background on processing address updates to registration records using NCDMV-generated information.

The preparation of a voting site is an essential part of ensuring a fair and efficient voting process.

This numbered memo supersedes Numbered Memo 2012-27, while incorporating guidance that remains applicable.

Rescinded on Dec. 8, 2023: Guidance regarding the implementation of same-day registration processes for one-stop early voting.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a collaborative effort, is working to ensure that N.C. election processes remain well-equipped to address evolving threats.