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Election dates & deadlines

North Carolina · November 2026 general election. All times Eastern.

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Early voting begins

Same-day registration available for eligible voters.

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Mail ballot request deadline

5 p.m. Civilian absentee ballot requests.

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Early voting ends

3 p.m. Check your county’s locations and hours.

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Election Day

Polls open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Use your assigned polling place.

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Mail ballot return deadline

Received by 7:30 p.m. Civilian absentee ballots.

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Regular registration deadline

5 p.m. Eligible voters may still register during early voting.

Source reviewed October 10, 2026. Military and overseas voter deadlines differ. Confirm current rules and any changes with the election office.

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Local events & election reminders

2026-10-12

Council Action Review / Public Forum / Business Meeting

Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

October 12, 2026: scheduled 5-9 p.m. Eastern. Council action review begins at 5 p.m. in Room 267; the business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. Check the city…

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2026-10-19

City Zoning Meeting

Council Chamber, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

October 19, 2026: scheduled 5-10 p.m. Eastern. City Council considers rezoning requests. Check the city source for current agenda and changes. Verified October 10, 2026. This calendar entry is an…

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2026-10-20

Absentee Board of Elections Meeting

741 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

October 20, 2026: scheduled 5:15-6:15 p.m. Eastern. Board of Elections meeting; other business may be considered. Check the official source for changes. Verified October 10, 2026. This calendar entry is…

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2026-10-26

Public Forum / Council Business Meeting

Council Chamber, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

October 26, 2026: calendar lists 5-9 p.m. Eastern; the meeting description says the public forum begins at 5:30 p.m. Confirm arrival time with the city source. Verified October 10, 2026.…

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2026-10-27

Absentee Board of Elections Meeting

741 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

October 27, 2026: scheduled 5:15-6:15 p.m. Eastern. Board of Elections meeting; other business may be considered. Check the official source for changes. Verified October 10, 2026. This calendar entry is…

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2026-11-02

Absentee Board of Elections Meeting

741 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

November 2, 2026: scheduled 5:15-6:15 p.m. Eastern. Board of Elections meeting; other business may be considered. Check the official source for changes. Verified October 10, 2026. This calendar entry is…

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2026-11-03

Board of Elections - Board Meeting

741 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

November 3, 2026: scheduled 2-3 p.m. Eastern. This is a board meeting, not a polling location listing. Check the official source for changes. Verified October 10, 2026. This calendar entry…

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2026-11-10

Board of Elections - Provisional Meeting

741 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

November 10, 2026: scheduled noon-1 p.m. Eastern. Board of Elections provisional meeting. Check the official source for changes. Verified October 10, 2026. This calendar entry is an all-day reminder; meeting…

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