Early voting in Brunswick County, North Carolina: dates, hours and locations
Early voting in Brunswick County runs from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 5 sites. Hours: weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the four satellite sites and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center in Bolivia; Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the satellite sites only; and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all sites. Closed Sundays. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Registered Brunswick County voters can vote at any early voting site in the county.
Where to vote early
- Brunswick County Government Center, Cooperative Extension (Building N)
- Leland Cultural Arts Center
- Homer E. Wright Event Center
- Brunswick Center at Supply
- Sunset Beach Community Center
Early voting hours
From Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31: weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the four satellite sites and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center in Bolivia; Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the satellite sites only; and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all sites. Closed Sundays.
Key dates and deadlines
| Early voting | Oct. 15-31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mail ballot request | 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail. |
| Mail ballot return | Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. You can also hand them in at an early voting site during early voting. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., at your assigned polling place. |
| Registration | The regular registration deadline was 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Eligible residents can still register and vote at the same time at any early voting site in their county through Oct. 31, with proof of where they live. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. |
What to bring
North Carolina asks every voter to show a photo ID, such as a driver license, state ID, U.S. passport or student ID. Voters without one can fill out an exception form and vote.
Contact and polling place lookup
Brunswick County Board of Elections, 25 Referendum Drive NE, Building N, Bolivia, NC 28422.
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Questions voters ask
When does early voting start in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
Early voting in Brunswick County runs from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 5 sites. Hours: weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the four satellite sites and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center in Bolivia; Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the satellite sites only; and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all sites. Closed Sundays. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
What are the early voting hours in Brunswick County?
Early voting sites in Brunswick County are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the four satellite sites and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center in Bolivia; Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the satellite sites only; and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all sites. Closed Sundays.
Where can I vote early in Bolivia?
In Bolivia, you can vote early at Brunswick County Government Center, Cooperative Extension (Building N) (25 Referendum Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422). Registered Brunswick County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Leland?
In Leland, you can vote early at Leland Cultural Arts Center (1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451). Registered Brunswick County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Southport?
In Southport, you can vote early at Homer E. Wright Event Center (4136 Southport-Supply Road, Southport, NC 28461). Registered Brunswick County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Supply?
In Supply, you can vote early at Brunswick Center at Supply (101 Stone Chimney Road SE, Supply, NC 28462). Registered Brunswick County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Sunset Beach?
In Sunset Beach, you can vote early at Sunset Beach Community Center (200 Station Trail, Sunset Beach, NC 28468). Registered Brunswick County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Brunswick County?
5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. You can also hand them in at an early voting site during early voting.
What time do polls open on Election Day in Brunswick County?
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place.
Can I still register to vote in Brunswick County?
The regular registration deadline was 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Eligible residents can still register and vote at the same time at any early voting site in their county through Oct. 31, with proof of where they live. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day.
What ID do I need to vote in North Carolina?
North Carolina asks every voter to show a photo ID, such as a driver license, state ID, U.S. passport or student ID. Voters without one can fill out an exception form and vote.