Tuesday, November 3, 2026
North Carolina General Election
Every North Carolina voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for North Carolina are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use North Carolina State Board of Elections: Voter Search.
Statewide races
On every North Carolina ballot.
Key dates
- Fri, October 9, 2026: Voter registration deadlineRegistration is due by 5 p.m. If you miss it, you can still register and vote the same day at an early voting site from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31.
- Thu, October 15, 2026: Early voting beginsIn-person early voting runs through Oct. 31 at early voting sites in your county; same-day registration is available during this period.
- Tue, October 20, 2026: Absentee ballot request deadlineRequests are due by 5 p.m. Any registered voter may vote by mail; no excuse is needed.
- Sat, October 31, 2026: Last day of early votingEarly voting ends at 3 p.m.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m.; the former three-day grace period for postmarked ballots no longer applies. Voters are asked to show photo ID.
Sources: NCSBE: Upcoming Election (2026 voter dates and deadlines); NCSBE: How to Register; NCSBE: Detailed Instructions for Voting by Mail. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.