NC State Board of Elections

10/22/2026

He cast his North Carolina ballot from a frozen outpost 9,000 miles away. How’d he do it? Proof that if you’ve got a link to civilization, you can vote — no matter where you are.

How did a former truck driver from the Asheville area end up on the bottom of the world? And how hard is it to cast a ballot from a remote, frozen outpost that's 9,000 miles away?

10/22/2026

Your vote matters—so does your experience at the polls. If you have a question or encounter a problem while voting, speak directly with an election official. They’re your trusted source for accurate, nonpartisan help. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4xhek5a7

10/21/2026

As of 4 p.m., more than 1 million voters have cast ballots statewide in NC!

Want to join them? For early voting sites and schedules in your county, go here: vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/

10/20/2026

TODAY is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Your request must be received by your county board of elections by 5 p.m. today. Request a ballot online here: votebymail.ncsbe.gov/app/home

10/20/2026

“We are pleased with yesterday's decision by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina denying the request for a preliminary injunction and allowing the State Board’s absentee voting procedures, which are consistent with statute, to remain in place.

North Carolina voters can be assured that this ruling does not change how they cast their ballots or the instructions they have already received. We simply remind absentee voters to carefully follow the instructions provided with their ballots, including properly sealing the ballot envelope before returning it.

North Carolina offers ample opportunities to vote, whether absentee, during early voting, or on Election Day. Our message is simple: We want every eligible voter to participate, and we want every vote to count, but voters must follow the rules established to protect the integrity of our elections.”

- North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes

10/19/2026

Thank you, Don Curtis, for having us on your radio show Carolina Newsmakers! Executive Director Sam Hayes talked with Don about absentee ballots, ongoing Early Voting and Election Day, Nov. 3rd! Listen: https://ow.ly/8OlF50ZZ0O4

10/16/2026

Huge turnout on the first day of early voting yesterday! More than 201,000 voters cast ballots statewide, up 47% from the same day in 2022. Early voting continues through Oct. 31.

10/14/2026

In-person voting begins tomorrow, October 15, for the November 2026 general election. Find early voting sites and schedules in your county here: vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/

10/13/2026

Ready to make your voice heard? In-person early voting in North Carolina starts this Thursday and runs through Oct. 31. Check out our “10 Things for In-person Early Voters to Know” guide: tinyurl.com/5ea7c8cd

10/02/2026

If you want to vote on Election Day or by mail, the deadline to register to vote is just 1 week away -- Oct. 9. If you miss the deadline, you can still register and vote during the early voting period.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/42y2d69t