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11/01/2026

Do you know your election day polling place?

In North Carolina, Election Day voters must vote at their designated polling place.

To find your polling place, visit NHCvote.com

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween and last day of Early Voting!

Early voting and same day registration ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st.

Voters may choose to vote at any open early voting site during the early voting period.

Just grab your photo ID and head to your preferred site!

For more early voting information visit NHCvote.com

10/30/2026

The New Hanover County Board of Elections will hold two meetings in the week of November 2, 2026, in the Multipurpose Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 226 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 28403. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, view the full public notice here: https://loom.ly/TN6Duo4

10/30/2026

Time is running out to vote early!

Early voting ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st.

Voters may choose to vote at any open early voting site during the early voting period.

Just grab your photo ID and head to your preferred site!

For more early voting information visit NHCvote.com

10/28/2026

That is a wrap on 2026 Election Official training! Thank you to our hard working Election Officials for coming back election after election to serve the voters of New Hanover County. We couldn't do it without you!

10/26/2026

Calling all NHC college students! Planning to same-day register during early voting using your school address?

Same-day registration is available at all early voting locations!
Living on-campus? Use your resident’s hall’s physical address (with room number) and include a mailing address (like your campus P.O. box)
Living off-campus? Bring a proof of residence like a utility bill or pay stub with your name and address on it.

Check out the early voting schedule and sites at NHCvote.com

10/24/2026

Weekend hours!

All New Hanover County Early Voting Sites will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct 24, and Sunday, Oct 25.
For more early voting information, visit NHCvote.com

10/23/2026

The New Hanover County Board of Elections will hold its special meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 226 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. The purpose of the meeting is to review absentee ballots and discuss election-related matters. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

10/20/2026

Today is the last day to request a 2026 General Election Absentee Ballot!

Submit your request online or in-person by 5 p.m.

For more information, visit NHCvote.com

10/19/2026

🗳️ Planning to vote early? Check out the Early Voting Wait Time Tracker on NHCvote.com!

New Hanover County voters can choose from five conveniently located early voting sites. We’re seeing shorter wait times in the evenings and at the Board of Elections and MLK Center locations.

📲 Check the tracker before you go, choose the site that works best for you, and make your plan to vote!

Early voting wait time tracker: https://loom.ly/lZPimF4

Address

226 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19107987330

Website

https://www.nhcgov.com/1011/Board-of-Elections

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