County boards of elections offices across North Carolina have scheduled more than 42,400 total hours of early voting for the 2016 general election, a 16 percent increase over 2012. Also, the 444 early voting locations statewide represent a 21 percent increase over 2012.
Citing uncertainty caused by Hurricane Irma, North Carolina’s election agency is urging voters in the city of Charlotte and Cleveland County to take advantage of early voting opportunities.
With early voting beginning Wednesday, the State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement is reminding members of the media about laws regarding media coverage at polling locations. Early voting begins Wednesday (October 17) and runs through November 3. Election Day is November 6.