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2026 North Carolina Primary Election

  • Early In-Person Voting: February 12*
  • Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: February 17 (5 PM)
  • In-Person Early Voting Deadline: February 28 (3 PM)
  • Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: March 3 (7:30 PM)
  • Election Day: March 3
  • Excuse to Vote Absentee? None needed
  • Voter ID Required? Yes

*Same-day voter registration is available during early voting

 

Everything is on the line in North Carolina this year.

North Carolina faces a critical election this year, including races for one of our next U.S. Senators and key state legislative seats. Anti-abortion lawmakers in Congress and our state legislature are hellbent on eliminating access to reproductive health care. These attacks disproportionately harm LGBTQ+ people, Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, people with low incomes, young people, and those living in rural areas.

Their goal is simple: end abortion access in North Carolina. We must show up, fight back, and protect our freedoms by voting this year.

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Early voting

Early voting has started in North Carolina:

  • Began: February 12
  • Ends: February 28

*Same-day voter registration is available during early voting

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Check out the pro-reproductive freedom candidates we're working to elect!

We believe that every person should have the freedom to decide if, when, and how they have children without politicians interfering. It is imperative that we reject any candidate who cannot uphold these fundamental truths. 

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Make a plan to vote

For the 2026 primary election in North Carolina, you can vote by mail, vote early in person, or vote on Election Day. Make a plan to vote ahead of time.

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Voting in NC? You'll need a photo ID!

North Carolina voters are required to provide a photo ID to vote. For most voters, this will mean showing your North Carolina driver's license. However, many different kinds of identification are accepted. Double-check the list of acceptable photo IDs before heading to the polls.

Accepted Photo IDs for Voting

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