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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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North Carolina
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: postmarked by 5pm
In person
25 days before; same-day registration during early voting Oct 15–31
Same-day registration
Limited — Same-day registration during early voting only (Oct 15–31), not on Election Day
Early voting
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026ends 3pm Oct 31
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received by 5pm · 2nd Tuesday before; no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 7:30pm
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the North Carolina election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.