Are you registered to vote?
Before you make your voice heard, make sure you’re eligible to do so.
Being registered to vote is the first step in participating in your local, state, and national elections. If you’re not registered, you cannot cast a ballot — and that means your voice isn’t counted.
Even if you believe you’re registered, it’s important to double-check your status. Voter records can change due to a move, a name change, inactivity, or clerical errors.
Verifying your registration ensures:
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Your name is listed correctly
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Your address is up to date
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You’re assigned to the correct voting location
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There are no surprises on Election Day
Elections are often decided by small margins. Your vote truly matters — but only if you’re registered and ready.
Take a moment now to confirm your status and be prepared to participate.
Frequently Asked Voting Questions
How do I register to vote?
In North Carolina, you can register to vote online, in person or by mail. Go to the NC State Board of Elections website (click here) to register online or fill out your form to mail in. You can also update your registration if needed and view all of the registration deadlines.
Where do I go to vote?
Your polling place is based on the address you used to register to vote. If you plan on voting in person on Election Day, you will need to go to your assigned polling place. You can find your assigned polling location here.
If you plan to vote early, you can go to any early voting location in the county where you are registered. You can see all early voting information as well as voting locations in your county here.
Do I need to bring my ID?
According to the NC State Board of Elections, all voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. Most voters will simply show their driver’s license, but there are many other acceptable photo IDs. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID.
If a voter cannot show an acceptable photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form.
You can find what forms of ID are acceptable at the here at the NC State Board of elections website.
What will be on my ballot?
When you go to vote, your ballot will contain several things you can vote on depending on your precinct. In North Carolina, if you are already registered to vote, you can search for your registration and preview your ballot online.
When is the Election and when do I vote?
In 2026, North Carolina will hold its primary election on March 3, 2026, and general election on November 3, 2026. You can find all of the important voting dates and deadlines here.
Voting is more than just a right. It’s POWER!!!
Think about this. Every tax rate set, every school funded, every road improved, every public safety decision. It’s all decided by folks who were voted into office. Voting literally affects our daily lives and local elections are some of the most impactful to you and your family, because they directly affect your cost of living and way of life.
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County commissioners have direct responsibility for property taxes, county growth and more.
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School boards shape our children's curriculum and their safety.
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Sheriffs and District Attorneys affect crime response, jail policies, public safety and more.
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Mayors and City Council members affect the course of your town or city.
With that said and the understanding that every community is different and has its own sets of challenges, the message here should be clear. Your vote has the ability to impact change. It forces accountability. When elected officials know that voters will be active and are engaged, they tend to perform to a higher level.
The key is electing those who will perform to that level for the entirety of their term, not just the election year when they are looking for votes to secure a position, retirement and/or a pay check.