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.

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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, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 3, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From 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, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From 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, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:00PM EDT

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Tue Nov 7, 2023 5:00PM EST

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From 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

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Oct 9, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Email or Fax by
Tue Oct 10, 2023
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Tue Oct 10, 2023
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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 by
Mon Nov 6, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon 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 by
Mon Nov 6, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon 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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