North Carolina early voting runs through Oct. 31 before the Nov. 3 election
In-person early voting for North Carolina's 2026 general election runs from Oct. 15 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
2026 general election early votingPart of a story we are following · 1 article · See every updateIn-person early voting for North Carolina’s 2026 general election began Thursday, Oct. 15. Eligible voters may cast ballots through 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a press release from Gov. Josh Stein’s office dated Oct. 15, 2026.
Key dates for North Carolina’s 2026 general election
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| In-person early voting begins | Thursday, Oct. 15 | Governor’s press release, Oct. 15, 2026 |
| In-person early voting ends | 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 | Governor’s press release, Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Governor’s press release, Oct. 15, 2026 |
Where to find early voting sites and hours by county
The governor’s release covers the whole state. It does not list early voting sites or hours for individual counties, and it does not name Brunswick County or Southport. The release says to click a link to find early voting sites and schedules in your county. The text we reviewed does not include that link’s address, so use the link on the governor’s release page.
Dates as of Oct. 19, 2026, taken from the release of Oct. 15, 2026.
Questions and answers
- When does early voting end in North Carolina in 2026?
- In-person early voting for the 2026 general election ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a press release from Gov. Josh Stein's office dated Oct. 15, 2026. Early voting began Thursday, Oct. 15.
- When is Election Day in North Carolina in 2026?
- Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, according to a press release from Gov. Josh Stein's office dated Oct. 15, 2026.