North Carolina elections officials will host an in-person and remote news conference at 11 a.m. on Primary Election Day (Tuesday, March 3) to provide information and answer questions about the 2026 primary election in North Carolina.
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Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, the final opportunity for registered voters to cast a ballot in this election. If you plan to vote on Election Day, please see these tips.
In-person early voting for the 2026 primary election begins Thursday and ends at 3 p.m. February 28 in all 100 counties.
Members of the press who wish to attend the press briefing with election officials in person must RSVP.
Things to know about voting in North Carolina’s municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
In-person early voting for November 2025 elections in 380 N.C. municipalities begins Thursday, Oct. 16, and ends 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.
In-person early voting for October 2025 municipal elections in 14 N.C. municipalities begins today, Sept. 18, and ends at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4.
The State Board of Elections approved nearly 100 student and employee ID cards for the 2025 municipal and 2026 primary and general elections in North Carolina.
This applications period closes on April 1, 2025.
All previous ID approvals expired on Dec. 31, 2024.