Your vote matters.
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. This year, voting in local and state elections can have a huge impact on the future for North Carolinians.
HOW THESE OFFICES IMPACT YOUR RIGHTS
Be sure to get your information from official and trusted sources. When in doubt, call the Election Protection Hotline or visit the N.C. State Board of Elections website. If you have any questions about the voting process, call 888-OUR-VOTE to speak with an elections expert at the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline!
Important Deadlines
- October 14: Voter registration deadline. After this point, only same-day registration during one-stop early voting is available.
- October 20: One-stop, in-person early voting period begins.
- November 1: Deadline to submit an absentee ballot request form.
- November 5: One-stop, in-person early voting period ends at 3 p.m.
- November 8: Election Day. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.
- November 14: Absentee ballots must be received (postmarked by November 8).