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
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - North Carolina Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person Request by
Contact Local Election Office to confirm dates when in-person voter registration is available.
Fri Feb 6, 2026 - Postmarked by
Fri Feb 6, 2026 - Email, Online or Fax by
Contact Local Election Office to confirm dates when voter registration by electronic submission will be accepted.
Fri Feb 6, 2026 5:00PM - Same Day Registration & Voting
For those who become qualified to register and vote during this period
From Thu Feb 12, 2026 to Sat Feb 28, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Tue Feb 17, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Period
From Tue Feb 24, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingEarly Voting ends at 3 PM on Saturday before election.
From Thu Feb 12, 2026 to Sat Feb 28, 2026
North Carolina Local Elections
North Carolina Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - North Carolina Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Mar 2, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Mar 2, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Postmarked by
Must be received by the county board by 5 pm on the 10th day after the election (end of county canvas)
Tue Mar 3, 2026 12:05AM
North Carolina Local Elections
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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