When and Where to Vote?

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• The in-person early voting period for the March 2026 primary election is Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, until 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
• The March 2026 primary election is Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026.

Here are voter dates and deadlines for the 2026 primary election in North Carolina:

• Jan. 12, 2026: County boards of elections begin mailing absentee ballots to eligible voters who submitted an absentee ballot request form.
• Feb. 6, 2026: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).*
• Feb. 12, 2026: In-person early voting begins.
• Feb. 17, 2026: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).*
• Feb. 28, 2026: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
• March 3, 2026: Primary Election Day.
• March 3, 2026: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).*
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• Need to register or update your registration? See How to Register or Updating Registration.
• Check your registration: Voters can check to make sure their registration information is accurate and up to date using the Voter Search tool. There, you can also find your polling place, absentee ballot information, and more.
• Find your sample ballot: All eligible, registered voters will find their sample ballot(s) in the “Your Sample Ballot” section of their Voter Search profile when they become available. For even-year elections, sample ballots are typically available 50 days before Election Day.
• Don’t forget your photo ID: North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. Learn more: Voter ID.
• Three ways to vote: Follow the links below to learn about the voting methods available to voters.
  1. Vote Early in Person
  2. Vote in Person on Election Day
  3. Vote By Mail