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State Election Officials to Host Two Press Conferences on Election Day

Sam Hayes and the State Board take questions at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. Credentialed media only, in person or remote, but the stream is open to everyone.

Raleigh, NC. North Carolina elections officials will host in-person and remote press conferences at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) to provide information and answer questions about the 2026 midterm elections.

See details below:

  • What? Press conference and media availability for credentialed media only. Media may participate remotely or attend in person.
  • Who? State election officials, including Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections
  • When? 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
  • Where? In-person at the North Carolina State Emergency Operations Center Media Room, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607

Important: If you are a credentialed member of the media and attending in person, you must send an email to ncsbe.comms@ncsbe.gov to be permitted on campus. Please RSVP as soon as possible. You must also show a valid state-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, at the gate.

Credentialed media may also join remotely. To get login information, please send an email to ncsbe.comms@ncsbe.gov with your name and media organization and which press conference(s) you wish to attend.

The event will be streamed live for all North Carolinians at the following link: Live Stream News Conference.

Republished from N.C. State Board of Elections · shared with permission

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