North Carolina State Board of Elections

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Rules survived a federal court challenge and remained in force for the November 2026 election

North Carolina's new mail-in ballot rules survived a federal court challenge and stayed in force for the November 2026 election. On October 19, U.S. District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder refused to block the rules, saying voters who make envelope or signature mistakes can still request a replacement ballot or vote in person.

Updated Sep 5