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The Wake County Board of Elections is responsible for managing voter registration and conducting all elections held in Wake County, North Carolina.

The Board of Elections is responsible for managing voter registration and conducting all elections held in Wake County.

10/26/2026

Thank you, Wake County voters, for showing up in a big way and exercising your right to vote! 🎉

Today, we reached 200,000 ballots cast during early voting – that’s nearly 1 in 4 registered Wake County voters, with 5 more days to go!

Wake County is leading North Carolina in early voting turnout, and the state’s 6 highest-turnout early voting sites are all in Wake County, along with 8 of the top 10!

Visit WakeVotesEarly.com to find a convenient early voting site, check estimated wait times, and learn more about same-day registration. Early voting continues through Saturday, October 31.

10/23/2026

✅ It’s Day 9 of early voting in NC, which means we’re officially halfway through! Even more exciting? Wake County surpassed 150,000 voters TODAY!

📊 Making your voting plan? Check out the graph for hourly turnout trends from the first 8 days of early voting. These trends can help you plan ahead, but our wait time tracker is your best resource for checking current wait times before heading to the polls.

Want to see where today’s total ends up or explore more statistics like these? Check out our Unofficial Early Voting Turnout report at WakeVotesEarly.com.

10/21/2026

🎉 Over 100,000 voters have voted early in Wake County in just SIX days! That’s more than 75% higher turnout than during the first six days of the 2022 General Election!

📊 To put that in perspective, check out how daily early voting turnout compares across the last three midterm general elections.

With historic turnout across the county, lines can be longer, but there are ways to plan around the crowds – like using our Early Voting Wait Time Tracker at WakeVotesEarly.com.

🔗 Find more tips for navigating high early voting turnout: https://ow.ly/8zJ950ZZTmv

10/20/2026

📬 TODAY is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the 2026 General Election!

⏰ Deadline: 5 p.m. TODAY (October 20)

Registered Wake County voters can submit their requests online through the NC Absentee Ballot Portal or in person at the Wake County Board of Elections office.

Visit ReadyToVote.com and select “Absentee Info” to learn more and request your ballot before the deadline! Or go to the page directly: https://ow.ly/yRVj50ZZju7

10/17/2026

🎉 It’s Day 3 of early voting, and Wake County voters are showing up in a BIG way!

In just two days, nearly 44,000 early voting ballots were cast in Wake County – a 78% increase over the same period in the 2022 General Election! Plus, 7 of NC’s 10 highest-turnout early voting sites are right here in Wake County!

Some sites have longer lines than others, but with 18 locations to choose from, there’s probably one near you with little or no wait! Check estimated wait times at WakeVotesEarly.com.

Wake County voters are showing exactly why we say ! We’re proud to serve such a dedicated voting community, and we can’t wait to see what records Wake will break next! 👏

10/15/2026

🎉 Early voting for the 2026 General Election is officially underway! With 18 early voting sites across Wake County – more than ever before for a midterm election – there might be a location closer than you think!

📰 Get an overview of early voting for the 2026 General Election, important voter information, and helpful tips to get : https://ow.ly/E0AQ50ZXLYc

🗺️ For more early voting information and resources, including sites and hours, an interactive map, live wait times, and more, visit WakeVotesEarly.com.

10/14/2026

📢 Early voting for the 2026 General Election starts tomorrow, October 15!

Missed the voter registration deadline? You still have options! Eligible Wake County voters can register and vote on the same day during early voting with acceptable proof of their current residence.

Plus, if you’ve moved within the county, you can update your address and cast your ballot at any Wake County early voting site!

ℹ️ Find early voting locations and hours, site details, same-day registration requirements, and more: WakeVotesEarly.com

📰 Get the full details in our latest news release: https://ow.ly/E0AQ50ZXLYc

10/09/2026

There’s still time to register to vote for the 2026 General Election! With several simple ways to register or update your registration – including in-person, email or fax, and online – getting before today’s 5 p.m. deadline may be easier than you think.

ℹ️ Not sure where to start? Check out our comprehensive guide to Wake County voter registration options: https://ow.ly/hWF850ZV2wt

📚 Looking for a convenient in-person option? You can also submit a voter registration form at your local library. Staff at Wake County Public Libraries are there to help!

10/06/2026

The voter registration deadline for the 2026 General Election is 5 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 9! A quick online check now can help make sure you’re this November.

What should I look for when I’m checking my registration?
✅ Are you registered to vote?
✅ Is your current residential address listed?
✅ Is the rest of your information correct?
✅ If you moved to Wake County from another county, are you registered in Wake County?

If you answer “No” or are unsure about any of these questions, be sure to submit a Voter Registration Form before Friday’s deadline!

Find out where to check your registration and how to register or update your information in our recent news release: https://ow.ly/hWF850ZV2wt

09/30/2026

Four key things Wake County voters should know about the 2026 General Election – shared in American Sign Language for Deaf Awareness Month.

Watch the video for important dates and voting information, and visit ReadyToVote.com for more election information.

Address

1200 N New Hope Road
Raleigh, NC
27610

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:15pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:15pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:15pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:15pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+19194044040

Website

http://www.wake.gov/elections

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