Confirmed officialGeneral election

North Carolina

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

No 2026 governor's race; statewide contests are judicial (e.g., N.C. Supreme Court / Court of Appeals) plus all General Assembly seats; the statewide primary was held March 3, 2026; same-day registration is available during early voting; early voting ends 3 p.m. Oct 31.

Election date3November 2026

A voter places a paper ballot into a secured ballot box at a polling place. — At the pollsThe dates below structure the journey to this moment—from registration and early voting through election day.

Voter calendar

Deadlines and windows

Early voting opensOct 15

Early voting closesOct 31

Ballot scope

Offices tracked

U.S. Senate
U.S. House (all districts)
Statewide offices & Legislature

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Retrieved 7/21/2026

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