The board said the newly approved IDs include student IDs and employee IDs for educational institutions, some county and local governments, and charter schools.

The State Board of Elections has approved nearly 100 student and employee identification cards that can be used in the upcoming 2025 municipal elections and the 2026 primary and general elections in North Carolina. The newly approved student IDs include those from all UNC system schools, plus several other colleges and universities.

North Carolina State Board of Elections approves nearly 100 student and employee IDs for upcoming elections

Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) celebrated the decision affirming his power over the board, arguing the court declared "the legislature’s power grab unconstitutional."

A court on Wednesday blocked North Carolina Republicans’ latest effort to gain control of the state’s elections board, thwarting changes they sought last year just before they lost their ...

Current party Chair Drew Kromer has faced criticism and calls for resignation over a staffer’s departure and allegations the party neglected African American voters.

The NCSBE approved nearly 100 student and employee identification cards for the 2025 municipal elections and the 2026 elections.