Voting in North Carolina: What you need to know
From same-day registration to finding your polling place, here are tools to help you cast your vote before or on Election Day.
Early voting for the 2022 midterm elections is underway in North Carolina through Nov. 5. Here are some answers to common voting questions and tools to help you navigate the process up through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
First time voting? Are you registered?
The first step to voting is making sure you’re registered.
Check to make sure you’re registered to vote in North Carolina.
If you’re not registered to vote or need to update your name or address, same-day registration is available during the early voting period.
For same-day registration, bring proof of residency that shows your name and current address.
Live in a residence hall? Orange County election officials will have a roster, so you can show a One Card as proof of residency.
Where to vote early
During the early-voting period, you can only vote in your county of residence.
If you’re registered inOrange County, here are local early voting sites:
- Chapel of the Cross
- Carrboro Town Complex
- Chapel Hill Public Library
- Seymour Senior Center
- Efland Ruritan Club
- Orange Works at Hillsborough Commons
The above sites are open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. through Nov. 4 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.
If you’re registered to vote in another county, find your early voting locationshere.
Voting on Election Day
On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. Find your exact voting location using the State Board of Elections’Voter Searchtool. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day.
Sample ballot
To view a sample ballot, you must look up yourvoter registrationusing the Voter Search tool and scroll down to “Your Sample Ballot.”
If you have more questions about voting, explore the North Carolina State Board of Elections site or University Libraries FAQ for more resources about the upcoming election.
