Important Voting Dates
Check with your local board of elections for upcoming important voting dates.
Qualifications to Vote
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Live in the county of his/her registration, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to the date of the election;
- Be at least 18 years old, or will be by the date of the general election. 16- and 17-year-olds may preregister to vote.
- 17-year-olds may vote in a primary election if they will be 18 at the time of the general election; and
- Not be serving a sentence for a felony conviction, including probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Once an individual has completed a felony sentence or been pardoned, he/she is eligible to register and vote. No additional documentation is needed. Learn more about voting rights for those in the North Carolina criminal justice system.
Voter qualifications may vary by state.
To register to vote in North Carolina get started at the NC State Board of Elections website.
For information on registering to vote in other states, visit the U.S. Vote Foundation.
If you have moved, had a name change, or want to change your party affiliation you need to update your registration.
Learn more at the NC Board of Elections website
- Go to your polling location.
- Allow yourself plenty of time to vote in the event of long lines.
- Wear a mask to stay safe.
- Check current laws on whether you need a photo ID to vote.
Learn more at the NC Board of Elections website