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Election Officials to Host Media Availability for the Start of Early Voting

North Carolina State Board of Elections officials will host an in-person and remote media availability at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15, to discuss the start of the in-person early voting period for the 2026 general election.

The event, for credentialed members of the media only, will be held at the State Board office on the third floor of the Dobbs Building, located at 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, N.C. 27603.

State Board Executive Director Sam Hayes will offer brief remarks, then take questions from members of the media.

Public Comment Period Set to Begin for Periodic Review of Election Rules

The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on the State Board’s initial determination that nearly 30 existing administrative rules are still necessary.

Public Comment Period to Open for Proposed Rules Regarding Exempt Sales Plans

The public comment period opens on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.

State Board Opens Public Comment Periods on Proposed Campaign Finance Rules

The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on four sets of proposed administrative rules and amendments to existing rules related to campaign finance disclosures and complaints in North Carolina.

New Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Absentee Voting Rules

The new hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on July 16, 2026, in the Board Room at the State Board of Elections, Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603.

Election Officials Seek Public Input on Modernization of State Election Management System, Campaign Finance Software

The North Carolina State Board of Elections, in conjunction with the Office of the State Auditor, wants the public’s input.

Public Comment Period Begins for Periodic Review of Election Rules

Members of the public may comment on the State Board’s initial determination that 38 existing rules are necessary through Oct. 17, 2025.

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rules About Petitions, Campaign Finance Disclosure

The comment period ends on May 16, 2025.

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rules Regarding Observers, Election Protests, Recounts

The comment period runs through April 21.

Public Comment Period Set for Proposed Changes to Rules About Election Protests and Recounts

Temporary rules would be in place for the 2024 general election.