How to Vote in North Carolina
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Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in North Carolina
Charlotte Primary Election
(Local)
Charlotte Primary Election
Sep 09, 2025
Early voting: Thu August 21, 2025 - Sat September 6, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Fri Aug 15, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Aug 15, 2025 In person: Fri Aug 15, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue August 26, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, August 26, 2025
In Person: Tue August 26, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue September 9, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue September 9, 2025
Durham Municipal Primary Election
(Local)
Durham Municipal Primary Election
Oct 07, 2025
Early voting: Thu September 18, 2025 - Sat October 4, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Fri Sep 12, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Sep 12, 2025 In person: Fri Sep 12, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue September 23, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, September 23, 2025
In Person: Tue September 23, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue October 7, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue October 7, 2025
Greensboro Primary Election
(Local)
Greensboro Primary Election
Oct 07, 2025
Early voting: Thu September 18, 2025 - Sat October 4, 2025 3:00 pm3:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Fri Sep 12, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Sep 12, 2025 In person: Fri Sep 12, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue September 23, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, September 23, 2025
In Person: Tue September 23, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 7:30 pm Tue October 7, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue October 7, 2025
Durham Mayoral Election
(Local)
Durham Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Thu October 16, 2025 - Sat November 1, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Fri Oct 10, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 10, 2025 In person: Fri Oct 10, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue October 21, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 21, 2025
In Person: Tue October 21, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue November 4, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Charlotte Mayoral Election
(Local)
Charlotte Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Check back later for updated information.
Greensboro Mayoral Election
(Local)
Greensboro Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Thu October 16, 2025 - Sat November 1, 2025 3:00 pm3:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Fri Oct 10, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 10, 2025 In person: Fri Oct 10, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue October 21, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 21, 2025
In Person: Tue October 21, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue November 4, 2025
In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.
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
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
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?
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.