NC State Board of Elections

09/11/2026

Today, we honor and remember the nearly 3,000 victims of September 11, 2001.

09/10/2026

Want to know what will be on your ballot before you vote? Sample ballots are now available for all North Carolina voters!

Review your sample ballot ahead of time to vote with confidence.

🔍 Find your sample ballot and check your voter registration information here: bit.ly/4ylviFc

Check if your N.C. voter registration is incomplete, learn how to fix it, and find more information in the FAQ: Registration Repair

09/04/2026

Absentee voting begins today! 🗳️ County boards of elections are now mailing ballots to North Carolinians who requested them for the November general election.

Did you know any NC registered voter may request and vote a mail-in absentee ballot? Learn more: tinyurl.com/3tda6att

09/03/2026

⏰ Are you ready for the 2026 general election in North Carolina?
Be sure you're for the November general election by visiting ncsbe.gov.

NCelections

09/03/2026

Watch LIVE: State Elections Officials to Host Media Availability at 3 p.m., Today: Webex: https://ow.ly/lZGZ50ZIXvM (Password: NCSBE)

08/27/2026

Be informed before you vote! The official Judicial Voter Guide for the 2026 General Election is now available on the State Board’s website. Explore candidate profiles for the NC Supreme Court and NC Court of Appeals so you can make confident, informed choices at the polls.

Get the guide here: tinyurl.com/2md77su4

08/26/2026

Early voting sites and schedules for all 100 NC counties are now available in the Early Voting Site search tool on the State Board's website: vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/

In-person early voting runs from Oct. 15-31.

08/17/2026

North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes issued the following statement after Governor Josh Stein's veto of House Bill 958:

“House Bill 958 contains a number of significant changes to North Carolina’s election laws, including provisions related to voter registration, list maintenance, audits and election administration. While the Governor’s decision on the bill is a matter for the Governor, our office hopes the General Assembly will revisit these provisions later this year.

The State Board’s responsibility is to ensure that our voter rolls are accurate and that every eligible voter can participate while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections. We welcome the opportunity to work with legislators on thoughtful, practical improvements that strengthen those goals.”

08/13/2026

North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes issued the following statement after House Bill 834 became law this week.

“I would like to thank the General Assembly for passing House Bill 834, which will strengthen and improve election administration in North Carolina. The changes in this legislation will give elections officials additional time and flexibility to process ballots, address voter issues, and carry out their responsibilities. We appreciate the General Assembly’s continued support of the State Board and look forward to implementing these changes to better serve voters and county boards of elections across North Carolina.”

08/11/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 North Carolina Summer Elections Conference!

The conference brought together election professionals from across North Carolina to share knowledge, ask important questions, and prepare for the elections ahead. We’re grateful to our speakers, partners, county boards, and dedicated election officials for making this conference a success.

We’ll see you next time!