NC S503

Eliminates second primary elections in North Carolina by removing provisions requiring a runoff primary when no candidate receives 40% of votes in the initial primary.

Changes nomination determination to award the nomination to the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the first primary, regardless of whether they achieve a substantial plurality threshold.

Removes procedures for candidates to request second primaries and eliminates the 7-week timeline for holding second primaries for state, federal, and local offices.

Updates election-related statutes to remove references to "second primary" from voter registration deadlines, absentee voting provisions, campaign finance reporting, and municipal election procedures.

Modifies judicial vacancy election procedures to use instant runoff voting when more than two candidates file for appellate or superior court judgeships instead of conducting a separate special primary.