Haywood County Government Board of Elections

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It’s Election Day for the 2026 Primary!

Polls are open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM today, March 3.
If you’re in line by 7:30 PM, you can still vote.

🪪 Don’t forget your photo ID!
Accepted forms include:
• NC driver’s license
• State-issued ID
• Valid U.S. passport
• Military or veterans ID

Not sure where to go? View your polling location and sample ballot here:
https://haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Make your plan, bring your ID, and make your voice heard today!

So far, 3,500+ people have already voted early right here in Haywood County — thank you for showing up!

There’s still time to make your plan:

✅ Early Voting ends Saturday, February 28
✅ Election Day is Tuesday, March 3

Whether you vote early or on Election Day, every vote matters. Let’s keep the momentum going — get out and vote! 💪🇺🇸

Primary Election Day 2026 is only one week away! Are you ready?

On Tuesday, March 3, polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Registered voters can find their polling place and sample ballot here: bit.ly/3rcR2WN

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Smoky Mountain Echo | Haywood County, NC Welcome to the official podcast of Haywood County, NC Government, where we bring you insightful conversations, updates, and stories that matter to our community. Smoky Mountain Echo is hosted by Haywood County’s Public Information Officer, Dillon Huffman.

Early voting is happening now for the March 2026 Primary Election in Haywood County — and there’s still time to make your voice heard. So far, 1,454 ballots have been cast in Haywood County!

📅 In-Person Early Voting
👉 Ends Saturday, February 28

📍 Early Voting Locations:

• Haywood County Senior Resource Center
81 Elmwood Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786

• Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library
11 Pennsylvania Avenue
Canton, NC 28716

• Clyde Town Hall
8437 Carolina Boulevard
Clyde, NC 28721

🗓️ Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Election Day information, including polling locations, can be found on our website:
https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our community — so grab a friend, pick a day, and make a plan. Let’s keep the momentum going, Haywood!

Press Release: State Board Sends Letters to Voters with Unvalidated Identification Numbers | NCSBE

State Board Sends Letters to Voters with Unvalidated Identification Numbers The State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that did not validate against other government databases.