North Carolina elections
Everything about running elections in North Carolina: who administers them, what's on the ballot, the state's officials, and how to register and vote. Elections are run by the state — this is the office of record. Coverage-honest: sections fill in as data lands.
Who runs elections here
The chief election official (usually the Secretary of State) and the professional state election director for North Carolina.
- Chief election official Sam Hayes Executive Director, State Board of Elections ↗ [email protected] (919) 814-0700
Upcoming & recent elections
Recent
State officials
How to vote & register
Where to register, check deadlines, and find your ballot and local election office in North Carolina. Neutral, administrative — the official sources of record.
- North Carolina state election office — register, deadlines & ballot ↗
- Explore North Carolina elections, districts & candidates on CivicGate →
- Find your local election office — FVAP office search ↗ (county/municipal offices aren't loaded in CivicGate yet)
Want the civics behind this? Read how U.S. elections are administered.