Early Voting and Same Day Registration

Early Voting and Same Day Registration 

Early Voting

Early voting provides an all-purpose solution for voters seeking to:

• Avoid potential delays on Election Day
• Vote on convenient days and during non-working hours
• “Same-day” register to vote
• Avoid any registration conflict that could trigger the necessity of a provisional ballot on Election Day
• Update their voter record if they have moved within the county since last voting

The early voting process allows registered voters to appear at the early voting site and cast their ballots. They do not need a reason to vote this way. During early voting periods only, a registered voter can vote regardless of their normal polling place.

View 2026 Primary Election Early Voting Location Information and Schedule 

Same-day Registration

An identification document is required when using Same-day voter registration during early voting. The acceptable documents that may be used include: a North Carolina driver license, a photo ID from a government agency, a copy of one of the following that shows the name and address of the voter: a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document.