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The Administrative Division provides general supervision of the 100 county boards of elections in administering election laws, rules and policies. The Administrative Division also oversees the day-to-day operations of the State Board of Elections' office and its function as a North Carolina government agency. The division is led by a Deputy Director, who has oversight of all division staff and who reports directly to the Executive Director. Specifically, the Administrative Division provide oversight, guidance, and supervision in the following areas:

  • Elections Support
    • Voter registration
    • Election management
    • Challenges & Protests
    • Candidate Filing
    • Absentee voting - Mail-in, one-stop absentee
    • Accessibility
    • Precinct workers and observers
    • Election canvass and certification
    • Election abstracts
    • Voting systems
    • Certification and training
    • Election audits
    • Election compliance and investigations
    • Election appeals and protests
    • Voter Outreach
    • State Board of Elections Website

  • Office Support
    • Citizen Inquiries and Services
    • Mail Distribution
    • Cancellation notices
    • Shipping & Mailing

  • Voting Systems (see Voting Systems section)

  • Budget & Personnel
    • Agency budget
    • Human Resources & Personnel
    • Beacon management
    • SBE Procedures Manual
    • Leases & Inventories
    • Account Payables
    • E-Procurement
    • HAVA funds administration

  • Legal
    • Legal interpretation and application
    • Litigation preparation
    • Document preparation
    • HAVA and NVRA Compliance Advisor
    • ADA and Accessibility
    • Records Retention
    • Wellness Checks support and assessment
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