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North Carolina · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in North Carolina. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Every race and candidate on the Mecklenburg County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville and the rest of Mecklenburg County. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

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15 days to Election Day
Early voting is open now, until 7:30 p.m.Vote at any early voting site. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in North Carolina. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Key Dates

October 9, 2026Regular registration deadline (same-day registration during early voting)
Oct 15–31, 2026Early voting
October 20, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections

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Federal

U.S. Senate is on every ballot; Mecklenburg is split among U.S. House Districts 8, 12 and 14
2026 General Election · 6-year term

U.S. Senate

One of North Carolina's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties. This seat is open; the incumbent is not running.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 8

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 12

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 14

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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NC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

On every North Carolina ballot
2026 General Election · 8-year term

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 1

A justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, the state's highest court, which has seven justices. Judicial races in North Carolina are partisan, so party labels appear on the ballot.

Race details
2026 General Election · 8-year term

NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 1

A judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which hears most appeals from trial courts. The court has 15 judges elected statewide in partisan races.

Race details
2026 General Election · 8-year term

NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 2

A judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which hears most appeals from trial courts. The court has 15 judges elected statewide in partisan races.

Race details
2026 General Election · 8-year term

NC Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 3

A judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which hears most appeals from trial courts. The court has 15 judges elected statewide in partisan races.

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General Assembly

Depends on your state senate and state house districts
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC State Senate, District 37

A member of the North Carolina Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC State Senate, District 38

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC State Senate, District 39

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC State Senate, District 40

A member of the North Carolina Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC State Senate, District 41

A member of the North Carolina Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC State Senate, District 42

A member of the North Carolina Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 88

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 92

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 98

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 99

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 100

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 101

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 102

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 103

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 104

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 105

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 106

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 107

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

NC House of Representatives, District 112

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details

Local Courts and District Attorney

Countywide, except Superior Court seats, which depend on your superior court district
2026 General Election · 8-year term

Superior Court Judge, District 26C, Seat 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the North Carolina Superior Court, the trial court for felonies and major civil cases. Mecklenburg is divided into superior court districts; only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 8-year term

Superior Court Judge, District 26F, Seat 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the North Carolina Superior Court, the trial court for felonies and major civil cases. Mecklenburg is divided into superior court districts; only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 8-year term

Superior Court Judge, District 26H, Seat 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the North Carolina Superior Court, the trial court for felonies and major civil cases. Mecklenburg is divided into superior court districts; only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · Remainder of an unexpired term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 6 (Unexpired Term)

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 13

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 14

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 15

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 16

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 17

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 18

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 19

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 20

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Court Judge, District 26, Seat 21

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Mecklenburg County District Court (District 26), which hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, smaller civil cases, family law and juvenile cases. Elected countywide.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

District Attorney, District 26

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

The chief prosecutor for Mecklenburg County (Prosecutorial District 26). The district attorney decides which criminal charges to bring and prosecutes them in court.

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Mecklenburg County

At-large seats, clerk, sheriff and soil and water are countywide; district seats depend on where you live
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, At-Large

Members of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate and funds schools, parks and social services. Three at-large seats are elected countywide; vote for up to three.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate. Only voters in this commission district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 2

A member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate. Only voters in this commission district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate. Only voters in this commission district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 4

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate. Only voters in this commission district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 5

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate. Only voters in this commission district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 6

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, which sets the county budget and property tax rate. Only voters in this commission district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Keeps the records of the Mecklenburg County courts and also serves as the judge of probate, handling estates, guardianships and some foreclosures.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Mecklenburg County Sheriff

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Runs the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves legal papers.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

A supervisor of the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District, which promotes conservation of soil, water and natural resources. The race is nonpartisan; vote for up to two.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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Ballot Measures

State measures are on every ballot; local measures only where you live
Statewide · Constitutional Amendment 1

Require photo ID for all voters

Official ballot wording

Constitutional amendment to require all voters, not just those presenting to vote in person, to present photo identification before voting.

Choices: For / Against

A YES vote (For): Adds to the North Carolina Constitution a requirement that all voters, not just those voting in person, present photo identification before voting.

A NO vote (Against): The amendment is not added to the North Carolina Constitution.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the amendment statewide.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Statewide · Constitutional Amendment 2

Maximum income tax rate of 3.5%

Official ballot wording

Constitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).

Choices: For / Against

A YES vote (For): Adds to the North Carolina Constitution a limit that keeps the state income tax rate from being raised higher than 3.5%.

A NO vote (Against): The amendment is not added to the North Carolina Constitution.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the amendment statewide.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Statewide · Constitutional Amendment 3

Property tax levy limit

Official ballot wording

Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.

Choices: For / Against

A YES vote (For): Adds to the North Carolina Constitution a requirement for limits on property tax increases by local governments.

A NO vote (Against): The amendment is not added to the North Carolina Constitution.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the amendment statewide.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Charlotte · Bond Referendum

City of Charlotte Transportation Bonds

Official ballot wording

Read the official wording (261 words)

Additional property taxes may be levied on property located in the City of Charlotte in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on bonds if approved by the following ballot question.

Shall the order authorizing $280,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, extending and improving certain streets, including streets and roads constituting a part of the State highway system or otherwise the responsibility of the State and including the cost of related studies, streetscape and pedestrian improvements, relocation of utilities, plans and design; acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, widening, extending, paving, milling, resurfacing, grading or improving streets, roads, intersections, parking lots and pedestrian and bicycle paths; acquiring, constructing, reconstructing or improving sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drainage, bridges, overpasses, underpasses and grade crossings and providing related landscaping, lighting and traffic controls, signals and markers; and the acquisition of interests in land and rights-of-way required therefor, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds be approved, in light of the following:

(1) The estimated cumulative cost over the life of the bond, using the highest interest rate charged for similar debt over the last 20 years, would be $437,113,600 (consisting of $280,000,000 principal amount of bonds plus $157,113,600 of interest).

(2) The estimated amount of property tax liability increase for each one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of property tax value to service the cumulative cost over the life of the bond provided above would be $0.00 per year.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Authorizes the City of Charlotte to borrow $280 million by issuing bonds for streets, roads, sidewalks, bike and pedestrian paths and related work. Property taxes may be levied to repay them; the ballot estimates a $0.00 per year tax increase per $100,000 of value.

A NO vote (No): The city may not issue these transportation bonds.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast by City of Charlotte voters.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Charlotte · Bond Referendum

City of Charlotte Housing Bonds

Official ballot wording

Additional property taxes may be levied on property located in the City of Charlotte in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on bonds if approved by the following ballot question.

Shall the order authorizing $125,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of housing projects for the benefit of persons of low income, or moderate income, or low and moderate income, including construction of infrastructure improvements related thereto and the acquisition of land and rights-of-way required therefor, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds be approved, in light of the following:

(1) The estimated cumulative cost over the life of the bond, using the highest interest rate charged for similar debt over the last 20 years, would be $198,396,312.50 (consisting of $125,000,000 principal amount of bonds plus $73,396,312.50 of interest).

(2) The estimated amount of property tax liability increase for each one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of property tax value to service the cumulative cost over the life of the bond provided above would be $0.00 per year.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Authorizes the City of Charlotte to borrow $125 million by issuing bonds for housing projects for people with low or moderate incomes. Property taxes may be levied to repay them; the ballot estimates a $0.00 per year tax increase per $100,000 of value.

A NO vote (No): The city may not issue these housing bonds.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast by City of Charlotte voters.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Charlotte · Bond Referendum

City of Charlotte Neighborhood Improvement Bonds

Official ballot wording

Read the official wording (229 words)

Additional property taxes may be levied on property located in the City of Charlotte in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on bonds if approved by the following ballot question.

Shall the order authorizing $20,000,000 of bonds plus interest to provide funds to pay the capital costs of infrastructure improvements for various neighborhoods of the City, including the cost of related studies, plans and design, acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, installing or providing curbs, gutters, storm drainage, sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and relocation of utilities; paving, milling, resurfacing, grading or improving streets, roads and intersections, providing public open space, landscaping, lighting and traffic controls, signals and markers, and acquiring any necessary equipment, land, interests in land and rights-of-way therefor, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds be approved, in light of the following:

(1) The estimated cumulative cost over the life of the bond, using the highest interest rate charged for similar debt over the last 20 years, would be $31,222,400 (consisting of $20,000,000 principal amount of bonds plus $11,222,400 of interest).

(2) The estimated amount of property tax liability increase for each one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of property tax value to service the cumulative cost over the life of the bond provided above would be $0.00 per year.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Authorizes the City of Charlotte to borrow $20 million by issuing bonds for neighborhood infrastructure such as sidewalks, storm drainage, street repairs and open space. Property taxes may be levied to repay them; the ballot estimates a $0.00 per year tax increase per $100,000 of value.

A NO vote (No): The city may not issue these neighborhood improvement bonds.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast by City of Charlotte voters.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Where and When to Vote

Early voting in person

Thursday, Oct. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 31. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Any Mecklenburg County voter may vote at any of the 25 early voting sites. You can also register and vote the same day at these sites.

  • West - Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
    2412 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216 · Map
  • Pineville - Belle Johnston Community Center
    1000 Johnston Dr, Pineville, NC 28134 · Map
  • Freemorewest - Bette Rea Thomas Rec Center
    2921 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208 · Map
  • Cornelius Town Hall
    21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 · Map
Show all 25 early voting sites
  • Huntersville - CPCC Merancas Campus
    11930 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 · Map
  • East Way Regional Rec Center
    3150 Eastway Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213 · Map
  • University - Former University City Library
    301 E WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262 · Map
  • Uptown - Hal Marshall Annex
    618 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202 · Map
  • East - Hickory Grove Library
    5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 · Map
  • Northwest - Hornets Nest Pavilion
    6301 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216 · Map
  • East - Independence Regional Library
    6000 Conference Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212 · Map
  • North - Mallard Creek Rec Center
    2530 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269 · Map
  • South - Marion Diehl Rec Center
    2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210 · Map
  • Matthews Fire and EMS Station # 3
    3017 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 · Map
  • Matthews Library
    230 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105 · Map
  • Mint Hill Masonic Lodge
    10224 Lawyers Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227 · Map
  • North County Regional Library
    16500 Holly Crest Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078 · Map
  • Ballantyne - Rea Village Shopping Center
    11508 Providence Rd # M, Charlotte, NC 28277 · Map
  • South County Regional Library
    5801 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277 · Map
  • Southpark Regional Library
    7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211 · Map
  • Dilworth - St Luke's Lutheran Church
    3200 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 · Map
  • Steele Creek Masonic Lodge
    13611 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273 · Map
  • Mt. Island - The Bradshaw Center at Hillcrest
    8501 Bellhaven Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · Map
  • East - The Park Expo and Conference Center
    800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 · Map
  • West Boulevard Library
    2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208 · Map

Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, early voting sites and hours.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., at your assigned polling place. If you are in line at 7:30 p.m., you may vote.

Registration deadlines

  • The regular deadline was Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m.
  • Missed it? You can register and vote the same day at any Mecklenburg early voting site, Oct. 15 to 31. Bring proof of where you live, such as a North Carolina driver's license or a current utility bill, bank statement or paycheck.

Vote by mail (absentee)

  • Any registered voter may vote by mail. Request your ballot by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
  • Your completed ballot must reach the county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. You may also hand it to an election official at any early voting site while it is open. Include a copy of an acceptable photo ID or an ID exception form.

Bring one acceptable photo ID

  • North Carolina driver's license
  • State ID from the NCDMV (non-operator ID)
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • North Carolina voter photo ID card from a county board of elections (free)
  • College or university student ID approved by the State Board of Elections
  • State or local government or charter school employee ID approved by the State Board of Elections
  • Driver's license or ID from another state, D.C. or a U.S. territory (only if you registered in North Carolina within 90 days of the election)
  • Military or veterans ID card with photo issued by the U.S. government
  • Tribal enrollment card with photo from a tribe recognized by North Carolina or the federal government

IDs in the first seven lines must be unexpired or expired one year or less; voters 65 or older may use an ID that was unexpired on their 65th birthday. No ID with you? You can vote a provisional ballot and bring ID to the county board by noon on the fifth business day after the election, or fill out a Photo ID Exception Form at the polls.

Official links

Mecklenburg County Board of Elections: 704-336-2133, 741 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.

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