VOTE
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
Voting is an important civic duty on all levels, down to your local government, and every vote matters. Whether you plan to vote absentee (vote by mail), through early voting, or on Election Day, make your voting plan today!
REGISTER TO VOTE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Register to vote online (or update registration information)
If you do not have a DMV issued ID, print a registration form and submit it to your County Board of Elections. New registrants must submit via mail or in-person. Existing registrants in the county may fax or email the signed form. For more information click here.
You may register through Same-Day Registration during the one-stop early voting periods.
If you live outside of North Carolina, check vote.org for registration and vote by mail information.
EARLY VOTING INFORMATION:
Find your early voting site, Election day voting site & absentee-voting information on the You Can Vote website here.
One-stop early voting:
During one-stop early voting periods, voters may cast their ballot at any early voting site in their county, and register to vote right before voting – this is different than Election Day, where registered voters must vote at their assigned polling place. See the NC State Board of Elections information here.
Search early voting locations and schedules here.
Find your Election Day polling place here.
To find and view your election sample ballot, click here.
REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT/VOTE BY MAIL
Click here to request one online.
Check the status of your mail-in ballot here.
To request one, all it takes is a few simple steps:
Make sure you are registered to vote.
Complete your vote by mail ballot request form. Request a form online here, or get a physical copy by visiting the North Carolina State Board of Elections website.
Submit your completed form to your County Board of Elections. There are four ways to submit your form -- (1) take a clear photo and email it; (2) mail it, (3) fax it, or (4) drop it off to your local County Board of Elections.
Learn more about how to Vote By Mail from You Can Vote, thanks to their 6 Easy Vote By Mail Steps guide.
Voters can submit a voter registration form with their absentee ballot request form, but must request an absentee ballot before November 1.
If you request and receive a ballot but then decide to vote in-person, that’s fine! Just choose one way to vote.
For more information about voting by mail, look to Democracy NC and the NC State board of Elections Voting by Mail FAQ page.
QUESTIONS? Call the nonpartisan voter protection hotline: 888-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683)!
VOTE!
So you’ve taken the steps necessary to cast a ballot. No matter who you are – your voice matters!
Find your Election Day polling place here.
Thanks to You Can Vote, here’s a list of everything you need to know your rights and make your voice heard, including specific guidelines to follow to help you successfully cast your ballot in the upcoming elections – just scroll down on their page to see resources!
Learn about What’s on Your Ballot here and find personalized non-partisan voting information here.
Make a plan! Choose where and how you want to vote.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with Equality NC – click Voter Education & Registration