Elaine Marshall was born in rural Lineboro, Maryland, where her father was a farmer and her mother taught music lessons and served as the organist in their small rural church for over 60 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and her law degree from Campbell University in 1981. 

Elaine Marshall has served as the North Carolina Secretary of State since 1997. Prior to this, she was a member of the N.C. State Senate from 1993-1994. Her earlier career included working as a teacher in the North Carolina public school system and community colleges, owning a small business, and practicing law as an attorney, where she defended victims of domestic violence and co-founded a Rape Crisis Center.

Elaine Marshall has served as the North Carolina Secretary of State since 1997, after being elected in 1996. She was a member of the North Carolina Senate in 1993-1994. Marshall has served as President of the National Association of Secretaries of State and continues to serve on its Board of Directors. She has also been appointed to Chair the Uniform Law Commission Advisory Committee and Co-Chair the Securities Committee.

Wants to help North Carolina businesses remain eligible for COVID-19 stimulus loans through expedited filing processes.

The candidate's website says, "The staff and I were determined that we do our part to help North Carolina’s businesses survive the economic fallout from this unprecedented public health emergency."

Supports modernizing notary services for businesses with a "Find-A-Notary" search tool and an electronic notary program, enhancing efficiency and security, as detailed on sosnc.gov's Notary section.

- Wants to help North Carolina businesses remain eligible for COVID-19 stimulus loans through expedited filing processes.
- The candidate's website says, "The staff and I were determined that we do our part to help North Carolina’s businesses survive the economic fallout from this unprecedented public health emergency."
- Supports modernizing notary services for businesses with a "Find-A-Notary" search tool and an electronic notary program, enhancing efficiency and security, as detailed on sosnc.gov's Notary section.

Small Businesses

Said, "As Secretary of State, I’ve worked to cut the red tape for entrepreneurs starting companies... and crack down on financial fraud—getting serious jail time for crooks."

- Said, "As Secretary of State, I’ve worked to cut the red tape for entrepreneurs starting companies... and crack down on financial fraud—getting serious jail time for crooks."

Economy

As of January 31, 2024, Elaine Marshall’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports the adoption of the .GOV domain for government entities to enhance transparency and reliability of crucial data, as endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State.

- Supports the adoption of the .GOV domain for government entities to enhance transparency and reliability of crucial data, as endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State.

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- The Secretary of State is the Head of the Department of the State.
- The Secretary of State is responsible for managing much of the record keeping for the state, including managing mortgages belonging to the State and distributing statutes and legislative journals annually.
- The Secretary of State office receives the certification of elections from the State Board of Election. The SOS also organizes all the North Carolina Electoral College meetings, they invite guests and format the agenda. 
- The Secretary of State is in charge of handling annual reports submitted by businesses. All businesses must file an annual report with the SOS or risk their business being closed. This annual report includes information about the businesses organization and financial history of the fiscal year. 
- The Secretary of State is elected for a four-year term. The position has no term limits.

Oversees record keeping and business-related operations of the North Carolina Government

North Carolina Secretary of State, Democratic Primary

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