NC Election Results Delayed, Several Polling Locations Announce Extended Hours
Technical problems and a late opening prompted extensions at five precincts, and officials said first unofficial results will be delayed about 45 minutes.
- On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the North Carolina State Board of Elections extended voting hours at five precincts across four counties following technical disruptions that prevented timely ballot processing.
- Under North Carolina General Statute 163-166.25, the board can extend hours when voting is interrupted for at least 15 minutes; computer and printer issues in multiple counties prompted the action.
- Affected sites in Columbus, Hertford, Lenoir, and Wilson counties received extensions until 8:15 p.m. Officials noted that with approximately 2,625 polling places statewide, minor technical disruptions are not unusual.
- Statewide election results will be delayed by 45 minutes, with first unofficial totals now expected around 8:15 p.m., because state law prevents public release until all polling locations close.
- Voters arriving at the five affected precincts after 7:30 p.m. must cast provisional ballots under state law, while the board declined to extend hours in Gates County after all interrupted voters returned.
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