On Friday, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to voters who requested a ballot for this election.
That day, North Carolina will become the first state in the country to send absentee ballots to voters, marking the start of voting in the 2026 midterm general election. Election Day is November 3. For more information, go to Upcoming Election.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting via Webex at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online and by phone using the information below.