Laws governing ballot measures in North Carolina

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This page provides an overview of resources addressing the laws and procedures that govern statewide and local ballot measures in North Carolina, including constitutional amendments, signature requirements, recall procedures, and campaign finance regulations.

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Laws governing ballot measures in North Carolina

Types of ballot measures in North Carolina


Amending the North Carolina Constitution

  • North Carolina became a state in 1789. The current state constitution was ratified in 1971.
  • A simple majority vote (50% plus one) is required for voters to both approve constitutional amendments and convention questions.


Laws governing local ballot measures in North Carolina


Laws governing recall in North Carolina

  • North Carolina allows the recall of elected officials at the local level.


Laws governing state constitutional conventions in North Carolina

  • According to Article XIII of the North Carolina Constitution, a two-thirds (66.67%) vote in each chamber of the legislature is required to send a constitutional convention question to voters.
  • A simple majority vote by the electorate is required to both call the convention and approve any of its proposals.


Campaign finance requirements for North Carolina ballot measures

  • PACs that support or oppose ballot measures in North Carolina must register and report campaign finance.

Changes to laws governing ballot measures in North Carolina

See also: Changes to laws governing ballot measures
See also: Changes in 2025 to laws governing ballot measures
The North Carolina State Legislature did not pass legislation concerning ballot measures in 2025.

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