North Carolina Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the North Carolina Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when North Carolina elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with North Carolina elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of North Carolina.
North Carolina Federal and State Elections
There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.
North Carolina Local Elections
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - North Carolina Municipal Elections (FOR Camden, Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Harnett, Iredell, Nash, Pasquotank, Richmond, Vance, and Wake Counties)
Voter Registration Deadline
Fri Sep 15, 2023Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Oct 3, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:00PM EDTEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Thu Sep 21, 2023 to Sat Oct 7, 2023
Some municipalities do not allow early and absentee voting. Check with your local election official for additional information.
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - North Carolina Municipal Elections (Does NOT include Camden, Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Harnett, Iredell, Nash, Pasquotank, Richmond, Vance, and Wake Counties)
Voter Registration Deadline
Fri Oct 13, 2023Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM ESTEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Thu Oct 19, 2023 to Sat Nov 4, 2023
Some municipalities do not allow early and absentee voting. Check with your local election official for additional information.
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Charlotte General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Fri Oct 13, 2023Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDTAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM ESTEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Thu Oct 19, 2023 to Sat Nov 4, 2023
North Carolina Federal and State Elections
There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.
North Carolina Local Elections
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - North Carolina Municipal Elections (FOR Camden, Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Harnett, Iredell, Nash, Pasquotank, Richmond, Vance, and Wake Counties)
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Oct 9, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Oct 9, 2023
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - Postmarked by
Tue Oct 10, 2023 - Post Received by
Thu Oct 19, 2023
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - North Carolina Municipal Elections (Does NOT include Camden, Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Harnett, Iredell, Nash, Pasquotank, Richmond, Vance, and Wake Counties)
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Nov 6, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Nov 6, 2023
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Postmarked by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Post Received by
Thu Nov 16, 2023
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Charlotte General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Nov 6, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Nov 6, 2023
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Postmarked by
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Post Received by
Thu Nov 16, 2023
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