North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 1087 — Post-Election Audits by State Auditor.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

The bill mandates post-election audits to be conducted by the state auditor.

This bill requires the state auditor to perform audits after elections. The goal is to ensure accuracy and integrity in election results.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Bill 1087 adds specific procedures for testing voting equipment before ballots are counted. This change is important because it aims to enhance the reliability and security of the voting process, ensuring that votes are accurately counted. By clarifying these procedures, the bill seeks to increase public confidence in election outcomes.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Jun 17, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 1087 Short Title:
1087 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45584-MUe-106 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO AUDIT ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate June 18, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO AUDIT ELECTION PROCEDURES.
(2) Procedures for testing voting equipment before counting ballots, including the ballots used for testing the equipment and the storage and maintenance of the equipment.
(2) Procedures for testing voting equipment before countingballots, including the ballots used for testing the equipment and the storage and maintenance of the equipment.
*DRS45584-MUe-106* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) The State Board of Elections, each county board of elections, and the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation shall provide ready access to materials, equipment, personnel, or software necessary for audits under this section in accordance with G.S.
*S1087-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) The State Board of Elections, each county board of elections, and the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation shall provide ready access to materials, equipment, personnel, or software necessary for audits under this section in accordance with G.S.
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The bill establishes new post-election audit requirements that the State Auditor must follow after general elections.

  • N.C.G.S. § 147-64.6

    § 147-64.6Q. Audit of general elections. (a) After the certification of each general election, the Auditor shall select counties of the State in which to conduct post-election audits of election system and controls. The number of audits to be conducted and the selection of counties to be audited is at the discretion of the Auditor, but all county boards of elections must be audited within a reasonable time frame. No county audit under this section shall occur until after the election is certified pursuant to G.S. 163-182.15. Nothing in this section supersedes, overrides, or replaces any procedures in Article 15A of Chapter 163 of the General Statutes. No findings in audits under this section shall be used as grounds to challenge the final result of an election. Audits under this section are in addition to audits conducted under G.S. 163-182.12A. (b) In conducting audits under this section, the Auditor may examine all of the following areas: (1) The accuracy of voter rolls and compliance with list maintenance requirements in State and federal law. (2) Procedures for testing voting equipment before counting ballots, including the ballots used for testing the equipment and the storage and maintenance of the equipment. (3) Records of ballots distributed, ballots voted, poll book records, and ballots tabulated. (4) Chain of custody and seal documentation. (5) Absentee ballots, absentee ballot applications, absentee ballot envelopes, registrar records regarding absentee ballots, and records created and used by the ballot board to ensure appropriate processing and counting of absentee ballots. (6) Provisional ballots, provisional ballot envelopes, and records regarding provisional ballots. (7) Compliance with all State and federal laws regarding contact with voters and voter assistance. (8) Any areas of concern regarding election accuracy, security, or credibility uncovered over the course of the audit. (c) The State Board of Elections, each county board of elections, and the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation shall provide ready access to materials, equipment, personnel, or software necessary for audits under this section in accordance with G.S. 147-64.7. Election officials may be present during portions of an audit under this section as necessary to preserve chain of custody, when applicable. (d) The Auditor shall produce periodic reports of the audits conducted under this section and shall submit the reports to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, State Board of Elections, Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee, and Fiscal Research Division. The report shall include details of which areas listed in subsection (b) of this section were examined and the Auditor's findings related to those areas. Before submitting the report, the Auditor shall allow a local board of elections for any county discussed in the report to review the report and provide comments to be submitted along with it in accordance with G.S. 147-64.6(c)(13). The reports shall be prominently located on the Office of the State Auditor's website with any appropriate supplementary materials. The reports shall not violate any applicable confidentiality laws. (e) If the Auditor receives or collects information during an audit under this section that the Auditor believes may be evidence of a violation of State or federal law, the Auditor shall refer this evidence in accordance with G.S. 147-64.6B. (f) If an error, inefficiency, or vulnerability in a county's election system or controls is uncovered in an audit under this section, the county board of elections shall submit a report to the Auditor, the State Board of Elections, and the county board of commissioners outlining its plan to fix the error, inefficiency, or vulnerability. (g) The State Auditor, in collaboration with the State Board of Elections, shall develop an audit manual that details the policies and procedures guiding audits under this section. This manual will not have the force of law. The manual shall not be altered within the 90 days preceding an election in which the manual is utilized to conduct an audit under this section.

    This establishes a new section for auditing general elections that includes specific responsibilities and procedures for the State Auditor.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1087?
SB 1087 is sponsored by Ralph Hise (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), and Brad Overcash (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1087?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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