163-96. "Political party" defined; creation of new party. (a) Definition. – A political party within the meaning of the election laws of this State shall be one of the following: (1) Any group of voters which, at the last preceding general State election, polled for its candidate for Governor, or for presidential electors, at least […]
163-97. Termination of status as political party. When any political party fails to meet the test set forth in G.S. 163-96(a)(1), it shall cease to be a political party within the meaning of the primary and general election laws and all other provisions of this Subchapter. (1901, c. 89, s. 85; Rev., s. 4292; C.S., […]
163-97.1. Voters affiliated with expired political party. The State Board of Elections shall be authorized to promulgate appropriate procedures to order the county boards of elections to change the registration affiliation of all voters who are recorded on the voter registration books as being affiliated with a political party which has lost its legal status […]
163-98. General election participation by new political party. In the first general election following the date on which a new political party qualifies under the provisions of G.S. 163-96, it shall be entitled to have the names of its candidates for national, State, congressional, and local offices printed on the official ballots upon paying a […]
163-99. Use of schools and other public buildings for political meetings. The governing authority having control over schools or other public buildings which have facilities for group meetings, or where polling places are located, is hereby authorized and directed to permit the use of such buildings without charge, except custodial and utility fees, by political […]
