NC Board of Elections-Voting Information/Resources Voter Registration Election Schedule First Day to Mail Out Absentee Ballots (if ballots available)September 4, 2026 Last Day to Register to Vote or Update Registration October 9, 2026 at 5 pm Early Voting BeginsOctober 15, 2026 Last Day to Request Absentee BallotOctober 20, 2026 at 5 pm Early Voting EndsOctober 31, 2026 at 3 pm Deadline for Receipt of Absentee-by-Mail BallotsNovember 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm Primary Election DayNovember 3, 2026 (polls open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm) Early Voting ScheduleEarly Voting beings October 15th - Ends October 31st. Did you Know? You can register and vote the same day during early voting! Upcoming Election Information Photo ID