North Carolina State Board of Elections reports no major disruptions

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Published March 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM EST

Many people stand in line waiting to vote at a polling place. — A "Vote Here" sign is displayed.

North Carolina State Board of Elections officials say Tuesday’s primary went smoothly.

Executive Director Sam Hayes said in a statement that the day went well, with no major disruptions.

Hayes attributes that success to the hard work of election officials across the state’s 100 counties, especially given the high voter turnout.

Early voting increased by just over 25% compared to the 2022 midterm primary. Overall, 1.5 million voters cast ballots this year.

The county canvass, where results are certified by the county boards of elections, is scheduled for March 13.

David Ford

Before his arrival in the Triad, David had already established himself as a fixture in the Austin, Texas arts scene as a radio host for Classical 89.5 KMFA. During his tenure there, he produced and hosted hundreds of programs including Mind Your Music, The Basics and T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness, It's Familiar, which each won international awards in the Fine Arts Radio Competition. As a radio journalist with 88.5 WFDD, his features have been recognized by the Associated Press, Public Radio News Directors Inc., Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals, and Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. David has written and produced national stories for NPR, KUSC and CPRN in Los Angeles and conducted interviews for Minnesota Public Radio's Weekend America.

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