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UpdateNorth CarolinaWednesday, October 28, 2026

North Carolina State Board of Elections scheduled October 30 meeting

The State Board of Elections announced a remote meeting two days before the end of early voting.

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NC State Board of Elections press releases
“State Board Meeting (Oct. 30, 2026)”, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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What happened

The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced it will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. The tentative agenda includes a statement on ethics and conflicts of interest under G.S. § 138A-15(e) and county board member vacancy appointments under G.S. § 163-30. The public can observe online using password NCSBE or by phone at 415-655-0003 with access code 2421 515 4523#.1

What it means in North Carolina

What this means for North Carolina voters

The meeting takes place two days before the end of early voting, which runs through 3 p.m. on Saturday October 31, 2026.2

Key dates in North Carolina

Election Day in 6 days
  1. Fri, Oct 9 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 15 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Tue, Oct 20 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  5. Fri, Nov 13 · 16 days
    County/Local certification
  6. Thu, Dec 10 · 43 days
    State certification

Every date in North Carolina, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. NC State Board of Elections press releases, https://ncsbe.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/28/state-board-meeting-oct-30-2026 · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  2. Vote.org, North Carolina Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/north-carolina/

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