Official Rules

Voting Rules in North Carolina

Source: www.ncsbe.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Strict Photo ID

Strict photo ID required. Voters without ID must cast a provisional ballot.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

Any registered voter may request a mail-in absentee ballot.

Early Voting
Available

Early in-person voting available 17 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
25 Days Before Election Day; Same-Day Registration During Early Voting

Voter registration must be completed by October 9, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
During Early Voting Only

Same-day registration available during the early voting period only — not on Election Day.

Polling Hours
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Polls are open from 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.ncsbe.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: www.ncsbe.gov — Election Calendar
Mar3
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
May26
Primary Runoff
Held if no candidate receives a majority in the primary
Upcoming
Oct9
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 25 days before Election Day; same-day registration during early voting
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
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Get on the Rolls

Register to Vote in North Carolina

Source: www.ncsbe.gov

Official North Carolina Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a North Carolina resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at www.ncsbe.gov →
Deadline: 25 days before Election Day; same-day registration during early voting
Online: Yes — www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required