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Phil Berger has requested additional recounts in the N.C. Senate District 26 contest against Sam Page. See request: tinyurl.com/39xhe75k #ncpol

Audio: NCSBE Exec. Dir. Sam Hayes joined Charlotte's "Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth Troutman" radio show and gave the latest on the March 3 primary and NC Senate 26 recount. Thanks for the opportunity! @wbtradio #ncpol #ncsbe ow.ly/BCb650YwsbB

Phil Berger has requested a recount in the Republican primary contest for N.C. Senate District 26. Read request letter: tinyurl.com/3ytx92hd #ncpol

Thank you @1037WTIB and @henryhinton for having us on having us on 'Talk of the Town' this morning - Exec Director Sam Hayes covered the latest on the March 3rd primary, Senate District 26 contest, and next steps to the statewide canvass. #ncsbe #ncpol

Thank you Governor Stein for stating your confidence in the accuracy of our state's elections system. #ncpol ow.ly/lK3350YrRoX

VIDEO: @NCSBE ED Sam Hayes on PBS NC's "State Lines" Friday & provided March 3rd primary election mechanics & on probable recount of NC Senate District 26 race between Phil Berger v. Sam Page. Thank you host Kelly McCullen and the PBS NC #ncpol #NCSBOE ow.ly/9jLy50Yrob6

Today, Angela Hawkins of Wake County was sworn in by Executive Director Sam Hayes as the newest member of the NC State Board of Elections. Please join us in welcoming her to this important role. #ncpol

After smooth Election Day and good turnout, post-election processes are underway for the 2026 primary election. Read details on what's next in the process, what ballots still must be counted, and more: tinyurl.com/4s3kc3dh #ncpol

The State Board voted to extend voting by 1 hour - to 8:30 p.m. - at a Halifax Co. voting site after delays in voting this morning. The State Board will not publish any primary results until all polls are closed at 8:30. See press release: tinyurl.com/ywjctvef #ncpol

The State Board will meet shortly after 3 p.m. to consider possible voting time extensions in Halifax and Wake counties. Read meeting notice and agenda (includes public access information): tinyurl.com/vzrx4ds6 #ncpol

Watch our press conference for current information on today's Primary Election. #ElectionUpdates #ElectionDay #NCPol ow.ly/MfZG50YoIUK

⏰ Today is 2026 Primary Election Day in North Carolina! Polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registered voters can find their polling place and sample ballot here: bit.ly/3rcR2WN #ncpol

See our 10 Tips for 2026 Primary Election Day Voters, including how to find your sample ballot, what ID you should bring, and where you can view results as they come in on election night: tinyurl.com/5vz9cunc #ncpol #elections

State Board Executive Director Sam Hayes announced today that ReFrame Solutions was chosen to modernize the state's existing election management system over the next couple of years. Read release: tinyurl.com/54b3sx5c #ncpol #elections

Primary Election Day 2026 is only one week away! On Tuesday, March 3, polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registered voters can find their polling place and sample ballot here: bit.ly/3rcR2WN #ncpol

NC State Board of Elections Director Sam Hayes and State Auditor Dave Boliek are pleased to announce the hiring of Ron Herring (right) as NCSBE's new director of election security and enforcement. Read release: tinyurl.com/5n8dm75w #ncpol #elections

The in-person early voting period for the March 2026 primary election has begun and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Find early voting sites and schedules in your county by using our Early Voting Site Search: tinyurl.com/yybay3p8 #NCpol

REMINDER: All voters should be asked to show photo ID when voting in NC. If you have questions or concerns, contact the State Board or your county board of elections. For more info, go to BringItNC.gov. #ncpol

The absentee ballot request deadline for the March 2026 primary election is 5 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 17. Learn how to request an absentee ballot by visiting our Vote By Mail page: tinyurl.com/ytfyu2zj #ncpol

The State Board is investigating complaints of misconduct by voter registration drive workers, including that they are impersonating state or county election officials. Read release: tinyurl.com/4zd8ufpu #ncpol