The Wake County School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the Wake County Public School System board, which oversees public education for over 160,000 students across Raleigh and surrounding areas. Multiple seats are up for election, with candidates competing to set policy on curriculum, budget allocation, school safety, and equity initiatives.
The Wake County School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the Wake County Public School System board, which oversees public education for over 160,000 students across Raleigh and surrounding areas. Multiple seats are up for election, with candidates competing to set policy on curriculum, budget allocation, school safety, and equity initiatives.
To vote in North Carolina, residents must register by October 10, 2026, either online via the NC State Board of Elections portal, by mail, or in person at a county board of elections office or DMV. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST; acceptable photo ID includes a North Carolina driver's license, state ID, or passport. Early voting is available from October 15 to November 2 at designated sites across Wake County, and absentee-by-mail ballots must be requested by October 27 and returned by 7:30 PM on Election Day.