Meet Leigh Anne Price, Johnston County Elections Director

Leigh Anne Price is the Director of Elections for Johnston County, North Carolina. As Director, she oversees all aspects of the election process, including managing voter records, election operations, and providing reliable information to elected officials, candidates, and the public. In this role, she is also responsible for maintaining contact with precinct officials regarding new laws and training, and she often communicates directly with precinct workers to ensure they are prepared for Election Day.

Price is a prominent figure in North Carolina election administration. On March 24, 2025, she was sworn in as the president of the North Carolina Association of Directors of Elections (NCADE). Prior to becoming president, she served as the organization's vice president for two years. In her role as NCADE president, Price stated her commitment to upholding the integrity of the democratic process, promoting transparency, and ensuring that all North Carolina voters have access to fair and secure elections.

In February 2026, Price was appointed as one of 22 members to a new statewide commission on election data modernization. The commission, which includes election officials, policy experts, and academics, was established to help modernize North Carolina's election data systems and improve the technology used for managing voter information and campaign finance reporting.

You can find more information about her office and the Johnston County Board of Elections at www.johnstonnc.gov/elections.