Board of Elections
Board of Elections officials in Surry County are addressing new responsibilities while educating an at-times skeptical public on the voting process.
North Carolina election officials navigate a changing landscape
With high turnover and increased demand, election officials in battleground states like North Carolina are banding together to administer the upcoming general election.
North Carolina election board says Republican with criminal past qualifies as legislative candidate
Joseph Gibson III is set to run in the March 5 Republican primary against Rep. Reece Pyrtle, who defeated Gibson in the 2022 primary with nearly 80% of the vote. Some state Republican activists who wanted to block Gibson's candidacy have accused him of holding neo-Nazi beliefs.
Conservative activist remains on ballot for a seat in N.C. House of Representatives for now
The Rockingham County Board of Elections voted three to two Wednesday to keep conservative activist Joseph Gibson III on the primary ballot running for a North Carolina State House seat. This comes after his candidacy was challenged by the county Republican Party chair, alleging that he wasn’t able to run for office due to past felony charges in another state.
GOP sues over NC board's absentee ballot date, observer rule
North Carolina and national Republicans sued Friday seeking to block the State Board of Elections from extending the fall absentee-ballot receipt deadline because of a holiday and from enforcing a
NC State Board Of Elections Officials Predict A Busy And Secure Election Day
North Carolina State Board of Elections officials are attempting to calm a jittery public ahead of Election Day.
Guilford Official Says Complaints About Poll Observers 'Dominated' First Days of Early Voting
Guilford County's top elections official says he's gotten more complaints about poll observers this year than ever before.
North Carolina Elections Board To Fight Federal Subpoenas
North Carolina's elections board agreed Friday to fight federal subpoenas seeking millions of voting documents and ballots going back years.
NC Elections Head Steps Down As 2016 Election Cycle Gears Up
The head of North Carolina's statewide elections board is resigning. This comes just as the 2016 elections cycle starts with candidates filing for ballot places next month.