Thank you for agreeing to serve as a Chief Judge, Judge or assistant for the Johnston County Board of Elections. Your service is essential and a vital contribution to the election process. You are our eyes and ears on Election Day and serve as important ambassadors for the Johnston County Board of Elections. Let us know your thoughts on improving our procedures; we are always open to your suggestions. We want to make this job as easy and efficient as possible for you.
Please take the time to read and understand the information on this website prior to Election Day. If provides important information that is crucial to a fair and impartial election. If at any time you are unsure of a procedure, or have an issue or question concerning the law, please contact the office at 919-989-5095 and we will be glad to help you.
We are grateful for your assistance and thank you for serving. We look forward to working with you.
Leigh Anne Price,
Director of Elections
Preparations for the 2026 Primary Election are underway at the Board of Elections. With the mandated changes passed by the General Assembly, we have been busy making sure all of the requirements are implemented for the March Primary Election.
Training for the March Primary Election
Hands-On Training: January 20 - January 23, 2026
General Training: January 28, 2026
Training materials are available under the "Training" tab at the top of this page. Each precinct worker will be trained according to the job assignment as requested by the Chief Judge.
2026 Primary Election - March 3rd
Locations:
Archer Lodge Community Building
14009 Buffalo Road
Archer Lodge, NC 27527
The Bridge Church
951 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway
Smithfield, NC 27577
Oakland Presbyterian Church
8927 Cleveland Road
Clayton, NC 27520
The Church at Clayton Crossings Annex
11407 Clayton Boulevard
Clayton, NC 27520
Times and Dates:
February 12th - February 28th
Voting locations are open from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 28th.
We have several precincts in need of workers. We need your help in finding civic-minded, reliable, computer-capable individuals to help you in your precincts. Time is of the essence! Training begins soon! If you know of someone who you think would make a good precinct official, please have them fill out an application using the link below.
https://nc.elect-integra.com/sochExternal/Sm9obnN0b24gQ291bnR5
February 6- Voter Registration Deadline
February 12 - Early Voting Begins
February 17 - Last day to request an Absentee Ballot by Mail
February 28 - Early Voting Ends at 3:00 p.m.
March 3 - Election Day
