N.C. Board of Elections

A sign indicating where to submit ballots at First Baptist Church in Chapel Hill on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to restrict mail-in voting return dates

By Ginny Dempster | Feb. 15

Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly filed Senate Bill 88 on Feb. 9, proposing amendments that would restrict deadlines for mail-in ballots. Currently, all mail-in ballots may be received by the county board of elections no later than 5 p.m., three days after Election Day, stipulating that the ballot must be postmarked by Election Day. S.B. 88 would require all mail-in ballots must be received by the board of elections no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters fill out their ballots at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church polling location on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

No incidents of intimidation or interference reported in OC during 2022 election

By Catherine Wiles | Nov. 21

During the early voting period and on Election Day this year, the North Carolina State Board of Elections received 21 incident reports regarding the 2022 midterm elections from across the state. These reports included 12 alleged incidents of voter intimidation, one report of voter interference and eight alleged incidents of election official intimidation.

Signs outside Chapel of the Cross, an early voting location, point residents towards the front door on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

'Not accessible to everyone': People with disabilities face voting obstacles

By Maggie McIntyre | Nov. 2

Though polling locations across the country are required by statute to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, some voters may still have trouble casting their ballots according to Disability Rights North Carolina. The American Civil Liberties Union found that one in every five people who are eligible to vote has a disability. “Having the right to vote is the basics of this democratic system and we need to have a democratic system where every single citizen in this country can vote with no impediments to that practice,” Ricky Scott, a voting rights activist who is blind, said.

Editorial: The ultimate get-off-your-behind-and-go-vote guide

By Editorial Board | Oct. 9

"Rest assured, the Editorial Board has been there. But in a post-Roe country, reproductive rights, protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and medical autonomy are all on the line – the days of being an electoral pessimist are over."

Protesters gather in front of the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Photo Courtesy of Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times.

Over 1,000 North Carolinians, including elected officials, in group involved with Jan. 6 riot

By Maddie Singleton | Sep. 26

This month, the Anti-Defamation League issued a report analyzing membership data on the Oath Keepers, a far-right group that was involved with the United States Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The report found that 1,180 North Carolinians have been members — three of them being elected officials. The Oath Keepers are one of the largest far-right anti-government groups in the United States, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.

DTH Photo Illustration of the North Carollina Green Party website.

N.C. Green Party to appear on the ballot in midterm elections after controversy

By Elizabeth Egan | Aug. 14

After allegations of fraud and a past denial of certification by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the N.C. Green Party was recently certified as an official party and will appear on general election ballots for the 2022 midterms.

County voter registration high compared to NC

By Harrison Gummel | Apr. 10, 2022

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said efforts have been taken by both local officials and organizations to register and support new voters, including providing registration sites and reaching out directly to community members with unique struggles.

Sage Staley, Sam Robinson, Teddy Vann and Ethan Phillips are candidates for student body president for the 2021-2022 school year. Photos by Ira Wilder.

Certified candidates for UNC student body president announced

By Brianna Atkinson | Feb. 6, 2022

The certified student body president candidates for next year are Ethan Phillips, Sage Staley, Sam Robinson and Taliajah "Teddy" Vann.

DTH Photo Illustration. A trial has begun which challenges NC's 2018 law requiring photo ID to vote.

Early voting period gives voters options to cast ballots before Election Day

By Samuel Long | Oct. 18, 2021

Early voting allows people to vote in the municipal elections during a designated period before the general election on Nov. 2. The early voting period opened on Oct. 14 and closes on Oct 30.

Damon Seils (left) and Mike Benson (right) are running for Mayor of Carrboro. Bowen photo courtesy of Mike Benson For Mayor of Carrboro.

Meet the two candidates running for Carrboro mayor

By Adaliene Andsager | Sep. 21, 2021

Voters in Carrboro will vote to elect a new mayor this November, choosing between business-owner and artist Mike Benson and Town Council member Damon Seils. Here's a look at the candidates:

DTH Photo Illustration. The Trump Administration ended the 2020 census earlier than scheduled, potentially causing changes in policies in the coming years.

November municipal elections could be delayed until spring of 2022

By Kelli Rainer | Feb. 25, 2021

Every 10 years, district lines are redrawn in North Carolina based on census data to maximize the accuracy of political representation in districts. But this year, the U.S. Census Bureau announced there will be a six-month delay to the distribution of population data due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Junior political science and economics major Keshav Javvadi explains his motivation behind running for Student Body President. "Having seen the flaws within student government, I wanted to take initiative and truly make student government a way to advocate for and represent all students at Carolina."

'Help other people': Meet student body president candidate Keshav Javvadi

By Kelly Kendall | Feb. 21, 2021

Regardless of Tuesday’s election results, Keshav Javvadi hopes to leave a lasting impact on the University. “Your voice matters, get involved,” he said.

DTH Photo Illustration. After failing to meet the threshold of voters in the 2020 election, the Constitution and Green parties are no longer recognized political parties in North Carolina.

State Board of Elections ends recognition of Green and Constitution parties in N.C.

By Susie Webb | Jan. 31, 2021

Both parties failed to meet the necessary voting requirements in the 2020 presidential and state elections. Here's what that means.

The NCBOE ordered the Town of Carrboro to take down their Black Lives Matter flags on the town hall building. The town says they're staying.

Black Lives Matter flags remain at Carrboro Town Hall despite removal request

By Alexandra Myers | Nov. 5, 2020

The Carrboro Town Council received a letter on Oct. 28 from the NCSBE requesting the Town remove Black Lives Matter flags at the front of Carrboro Town Hall for the remainder of the early voting period.

Nisha Iyer turns in her ballot at the early voting site at University Place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.

Over 4.5 million votes already cast in North Carolina as Election Day approaches

By Ella Layn | Nov. 1, 2020

Early voting ended Saturday, and data shows that voter turnout in North Carolina surpassed the early voting turnout in the state in the 2016 general election. Over 60 percent of the state has already voted.

Two Republican North Carolina State Board of Elections members, Ken Raymond and David Black, resigned over a controversy that started with a lawsuit against the Board by the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans.

State elections board members resign over legal settlement, sparking controversy

By Guillermo Molero | Oct. 4, 2020

Just weeks before North Carolinians head to the polls, legal battles and resignations plague the state’s governing body on elections.

Before You Vote Episode 2: How COVID-19 has impacted the election

By Meredith Radford , Kayleigh Carpenter and Sonia Rao | Sep. 22, 2020

In the second episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Rachel Raper, director of the Orange County Board of Elections, and Gerry Cohen, a member of the Wake County Board of Elections, about how the pandemic is impacting the Nov. 3 election.

UNC sophomore Janet Scott, helped by volunteer Maureen Corbett, registers to vote at a booth on Franklin Street on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.

Ready to vote? Here's how

By Kayleigh Carpenter | Sep. 17, 2020

There've been a lot of concerns about how to vote this year. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the process.

DTH Photo Illusatration. A student fills out an mail-in ballot from her home in Chapel Hill, N.C. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, voters have questions about fraud and voter turnout associated with mail-in ballots.

North Carolinians shouldn't vote twice in November, the N.C. Board of Elections said

By Ella Layn | Sep. 8, 2020

President Donald Trump recently said North Carolinians should test the voting system by both submitting an absentee ballot and attempting to vote in person. However, voting twice is illegal in North Carolina. In accordance with state law, attempting to vote twice or encouraging someone to do so is a Class I felony.