How to Vote in North Carolina
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in North Carolina.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, 2023Mail: 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 AvailableEarly Voting Period: Available
Durham County Municipal Primary and Election
(Local)
Durham County Municipal Primary and Election
Oct 10, 2023
City of Charlotte General Election
(Local)
City of Charlotte General Election
Nov 07, 2023
Durham County Municipal Election
(Local)
Durham County Municipal Election
Nov 07, 2023
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.
contact your local election official.