New Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Absentee Voting Rules
From NC State Board of Elections - ncsbe.gov

The State Board of Elections has rescheduled the in-person public hearing on several proposed rules that will govern how county boards of elections should proceed when a deficiency with a returned absentee ballot is identified by county board staff.

Absentee Voting Rules (Read text of the proposed rules and an explanation and reason for proposing the rules)

The new hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on July 16, 2026, in the Board Room at the State Board of Elections, Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Additionally, the comment period for the absentee voting rules (and only those rules) has been extended through July 16.

Voice Your Opinion!
Online: Public Comment Portal: 2026 Absentee Voting Rules
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Note: Commenter should identify the specific rule being commented on.)

Local Municipal Elections on the Ballot in November

The towns of Alliance, Arapahoe, Bayboro, Grantsboro, Mesic, Minnesott Beach, Oriental, Stonewall and Vandemere will all be holding elections for their local town councils this November. The filing period to run in these municipal elections began Monday, July 6th and will end at 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 17th. Candidates must file a Notice of Candidacy with the Pamlico County Board of Elections, 202 Main Street - Courthouse Annex,  Bayboro, NC.  252-745-4821
 
See a list of current town officials here under Representatives