The 2026 North Carolina General Election on November 3, 2026, features contests for all 14 U.S. House seats, one U.S. Senate seat, and various state-level offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and members of the General Assembly. Voters will also decide on local judicial races, school board seats, and municipal elections across the state.
The 2026 North Carolina General Election on November 3, 2026, features contests for all 14 U.S. House seats, one U.S. Senate seat, and various state-level offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and members of the General Assembly. Voters will also decide on local judicial races, school board seats, and municipal elections across the state.
To vote in the 2026 North Carolina General Election, residents must register by October 11, 2026, either online through the NC State Board of Elections portal, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at a county board of elections office or DMV. Early voting begins October 20 and runs through November 5 at designated polling places; on Election Day, polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and voters must present acceptable photo ID such as a North Carolina driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport.