How to Vote in North Carolina

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in North Carolina.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in North Carolina

City of Charlotte Primary Election
(Local)

City of Charlotte Primary Election

Sep 12, 2023

Early voting: Thu August 24, 2023 - Sat September 9, 2023 at 3:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: 5:00 pm Fri Aug 18, 2023
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Fri Aug 18, 2023
In person: 5:00 pm Fri Aug 18, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Durham County Municipal Primary and Election
(Local)

Durham County Municipal Primary and Election

Oct 10, 2023

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City of Charlotte General Election
(Local)

City of Charlotte General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Durham County Municipal Election
(Local)

Durham County Municipal Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in North Carolina
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in North Carolina. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional North Carolina Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information