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Oct. 9: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.). *Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.
Official page ↗ · ReadVoter Registration Deadline (2026 General Election): Oct. 9, 2026 5:00 p.m.
ReadIn-person early voting period: Starts: Thursday, Oct. 15. Ends: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Official page ↗ · ReadEarly Voting Begins Oct. 15, 2026 8:00 a.m. Early Voting Ends Oct. 31, 2026 3:00 p.m.
Official page ↗ · ReadOct. 20: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.). *Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.
ReadNov. 3: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.). *Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.
ReadVoters who receive an absentee ballot by mail may deliver their ballot to their county board of elections office or to an election official at an early voting site during any time that site is open for voting.
ReadAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline (2026 General Election): Oct. 20, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Official page ↗ · ReadAn absentee ballot shall be counted as timely if it is received by the County Board of Elections office no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
ReadDropboxes are not permitted under North Carolina Law.
ReadPolls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters who vote on Election Day must go to their assigned polling place.
ReadVoters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. If a voter cannot show an acceptable photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form.
ReadThe polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
ReadVoters will now be asked to present a valid photo identification when voting in person. If you do not have a valid photo ID card on Election Day, you may still vote and have your vote counted by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment (or "Photo ID Exception Form").
ReadIf you vote by mail, then you must include a photocopy of a valid photo ID when returning your ballot. You may also complete the Absentee Photo ID Exception Form that is provided with your absentee ballot materials.
ReadSample ballot · General election · Nov. 3, 2026
Races and questions across the state. Some, such as U.S. House districts and judges, depend on where you live.
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Sample ballot · Local races · Wake County
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U.S. Senate and U.S. House districts 01 through 14 are on the State Board's general-election candidate list. The State Board says these lists are not always final.
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No statewide executive office (such as governor or attorney general) is on the State Board's November 3, 2026 general-election candidate list. The State Board says these lists are not always final.
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State Senate and State House races are not listed here. They are on the State Board's general-election candidate list by contest, printed for all counties.
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The NC Supreme Court seat and the three NC Court of Appeals seats are listed. Superior Court and District Court judges are not listed here.
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - REQUIRE PHOTO ID FOR VOTING
Constitutional amendment to require all voters, not just those presenting to vote in person, to present photo identification before voting.
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - MAXIMUM INCOME TAX RATE OF 3.5%
Constitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT - PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMIT
Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.
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WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BONDS REFERENDUM
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WAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS REFERENDUM
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CITY OF RALEIGH HOUSING BONDS REFERENDUM
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CITY OF RALEIGH TRANSPORTATION BONDS REFERENDUM
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TOWN OF KNIGHTDALE PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS REFERENDUM
Three statewide constitutional amendments are on the State Board's statewide referendum list. County referendums are not included here.
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Voting dates and deadlines are as printed on the State Board's Upcoming Election page.
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Polling places are assigned to each voter. Look up yours with the State Board's Voter Search.
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U.S. House districts 02, 04 and 13 are on the State Board of Elections general candidate list for Wake County voters.
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State Senate districts 13 to 18 and State House districts are on the State Board of Elections general candidate list for Wake County voters.
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County offices and Wake County Board of Commissioners races are on the State Board of Elections general candidate list printed Oct. 13, 2026.
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Wake County Board of Education districts 01, 02, 07 and 09 are on the State Board of Elections general candidate list.
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Superior Court and District Court judges for Wake County judicial district 10 are on the State Board of Elections general candidate list.
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The county's candidate list for November 3, 2026 is titled: Federal, State, and County Contests + City of Raleigh Contests. City of Raleigh contests are included.
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County and city bond referendums for Wake voters are on the State Board of Elections referendum list.
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Election dates and deadlines are from the county's 2026 General Election events list.
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Election Day polling places are found with the county's polling place lookup. The county page does not print a full list of polling places.
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The county's 2026 General Election page lists 18 early voting sites. The county's Early Voting Schedule flyer (linked from that page) states the hours: 'All Wake County Early Voting sites will be open during the above hours.' The hours are listed for each site.
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