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 5, 2024 - North Carolina Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Email, Online or Fax by

    Contact Local Election Office to confirm dates when voter registration by electronic submission will be accepted.


    Fri Feb 9, 2024
  • In-Person Request by

    Contact Local Election Office to confirm dates when in-person voter registration is available.


    Fri Feb 9, 2024
  • Postmarked by
    Fri Feb 9, 2024
  • Election Day Registration & Voting
    Tue Mar 5, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Feb 27, 2024
  • Emergency Ballot Period
    From Tue Feb 27, 2024 to Mon Mar 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024 5:00PM EST
  • Post Received by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024 7:30PM EST

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Thu Feb 15, 2024 to Sat Mar 2, 2024

North Carolina Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

North Carolina Federal and State Elections

Tue Mar 5, 2024 - North Carolina Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Mon Mar 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Mon Mar 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Email or Fax by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024
  • Postmarked by
    Tue Mar 5, 2024

North Carolina Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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