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
North Carolina Local Elections
Tue Sep 9, 2025 - North Carolina Municipal Partisan Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Fri Aug 15, 2025 - Email, Online or Fax by
Contact Local Election Office to confirm dates when voter registration by electronic submission will be accepted.
Fri Aug 15, 2025 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
Contact Local Election Office to confirm dates when in-person voter registration is available.
Fri Aug 15, 2025 5:00PM - Same Day Registration & Voting
For those who become qualified to register and vote during this period
From Fri Aug 15, 2025 to Tue Sep 9, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Tue Aug 26, 2025 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
From Tue Sep 2, 2025 12:00AM UTC to Mon Sep 8, 2025 1:31PM UTC
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Sep 9, 2025 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Sep 9, 2025 5:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingAbsentee voting is not permitted in some municipalities.
From Thu Aug 21, 2025 12:00AM UTC to Sat Sep 6, 2025 1:30PM UTC
Primary in these municipalities (if necessary: Bethania, Charlotte, Clemmons, Hot Springs, Kernersville, Lewisville, Marshall, Mars Hill, Rural Hall, Sanford, Tobaccoville, Walkertown
North Carolina Federal and State Elections
North Carolina Local Elections
Tue Sep 9, 2025 - North Carolina Municipal Partisan Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Sep 8, 2025 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Sep 8, 2025 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Sep 9, 2025 - Postmarked by
Tue Sep 9, 2025
Primary in these municipalities (if necessary: Bethania, Charlotte, Clemmons, Hot Springs, Kernersville, Lewisville, Marshall, Mars Hill, Rural Hall, Sanford, Tobaccoville, Walkertown
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.
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