The State Board of Elections in North Carolina has recently completed its task of appointing members to the county boards of elections across the state. According to the NC State Board of Elections, appointments were confirmed for all 100 counties, with State Auditor Dave Boliek assigning the chairs for each board.
Gearing up for their new terms, which officially started on Wednesday following the meeting, the county board members are looking ahead to two years of service concluding on July 19, 2027, as mandated by N.C. Session Law 2024-57. Despite the robust appointment, not all the seats are filled; five county boards remain incomplete, each with a single vacancy that is expected to be addressed during a future State Board meeting planned for July, though a specific date has not yet been set.
"We appreciate the willingness of these new county board members to serve the citizens of our state," were the words of Sam Hayes, the State Board’s executive director, demonstrating the board's commitment to maintaining an efficient election process. Hayes further added, "Together, we will ensure that our elections are accessible, secure, and conducted with integrity," as per the NC State Board of Elections.
The list of newly appointed members, complete with information about their party affiliation and the counties they will serve, is available for public scrutiny. As a further step for transparency, the public can review the detailed list of the county boards of elections members by visiting the NC State Board of Elections website and accessing the provided PDF document.
