Early Voting


What is early voting?
Early voting, also known as one-stop absentee voting, allows any registered voters to cast their ballots in person prior to the Election Day. This is a convenient way to do your civic duty having more freedom in choosing when you will vote and voting in less crowded polling places.
When and where can I go to vote early?
Early voting will be available Thursday, October 16th to Saturday, November 1st. Times and locations vary by county. The North Carolina Board of Elections every so often updates it’s listing of sites for one-stop early voting for North Carolina Counties.
Can I register and vote the same day?
Yes and no. The North Carolina Voting System allows same-day registration during the early voting period only; it is not allowed on the Primary Day or on Election Day. Through November 1st, you can register and vote by going to a one-stop voting site in your county of residence with the proper identification to take full advantage of same-day registration.
Do I need to bring identification to vote?
Yes, if you are a newly registered voter. Bring a drivers license, other government issued ID, social security card, or utility bill for identification purposes if necessary. If you’ve registered and voted at your current address previously, you will not need to bring identification. However, it is always a good idea to bring proof of residency, just in case.
What if I miss the deadline to register? A North Carolina resident who is qualified to vote but who misses the 25-day deadline for voter registration may register and vote at the Early Voting location. The citizen must (1) go to the Early Voting location during the Early Voting period, (2) fill out a voter registration application, and (3) provide proof of residency by showing the elections official an appropriate form of identification with the citizen’s current name and current address.