2026 North Carolina Voting Checklist + Deadlines

  1. Find out if you are registered to vote. Check your North Carolina voter status here.

  2. Register to vote in North Carolina if you need to by Friday Oct 9, 2026 through mail or in-person. Update your existing registration if any of your information has changed. North Carolina also offers same day registration and voting from Tuesday, October 15, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026.

  3. Make sure you have your ID/Voter ID with you. 

  4. The general election date is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Put this date on your calendar.

  5. You can also vote early through In-Person absentee voting without excuse  from Thursday, October 15, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. Put these dates on your calendar. 

  6. Request a North Carolina absentee ballot if you want to vote-by-mail.

    • Deadline: October 27, 2026 

  7. Return your absentee ballot by:

    • Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  8. Find out where your North Carolina polling place is. 

  9. Be sure to take note of any accessibility challenges you might face. North Carolina offers curbside voting.

  10. If you need some instructions or want a demonstration of your district’s voting system or accessible equipment, contact your Supervisor of Elections in your county. 

  11. Check out what a sample ballot looks like. If you did not receive one in the mail, most Supervisors of Elections have them posted on their websites.

  12. Arrange any transportation help you might need. Do this in advance, not on the day you need a ride.

    Remember: your voice and vote matters! Report any voting issues by calling or texting 1-866-687-8683 (English) or 888-839-8682 (Spanish)