According to North Carolina elections officials, primary turnout is strong across the state and, for the most part, smooth.

State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes says a precinct in Warren County was damaged by fire on Monday. A mobile voting unit was dispatched, and voting continued without interruption. Hayes also announced that recent updates to tabulation software in Cumberland County may lead to minor delays in results. He added that this was an isolated issue.

We're confident that all North Carolina county boards of elections will report results as quickly as possible tonight,” he says. “As always, we urge the public to be patient as county boards complete all required procedures to close the polls and report accurate, unofficial results. 

According to Hayes, this year’s early voting participation is up roughly 25% from the 2022 primary. County boards will begin uploading results at 7:30 p.m. when polls close. All voters who are in line by 7:30 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot.

Voters turned out in droves to cast ballots during North Carolina’s early voting period, which ended Saturday.

More voters showed up early to the polls this year than in the 2022 midterms, and even the 2024 presidential primary.

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