How to Vote for the 2023 NC Municipal Elections
When is Election Day for the 2023 NC Municipal Elections?
In 2023, many cities and towns across NC will hold elections for their local offices and issues. Your Election Day depends upon your city or town.
Tuesday, September 12 - Election Day for municipalities with September partisan primaries (Charlotte & Sanford)
Tuesday, October 10 - Election Day in municipalities with October elections
Tuesday, November 7 - Election Day for municipalities with November elections
★ PRO-TIP On Election Day, if you are in line to vote by 7:30 PM, you can vote. Stay in line.
2023 Municipal Election Lookup Tool
Look Up Your Local Election by County
You Now Need an ID to Vote in NC
You now need to show an NC driver's license or other "acceptable photo ID" to vote with a regular ballot. However, you have other options if you do not have the acceptable forms of photo ID, such as completing an ID Exception Form and submitting a provisional ballot during in-person voting (see acceptable ID exceptions here).
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You must vote at your assigned polling place. This is different than the Early Voting locations.
★ PRO-TIP If you go to the wrong polling place and don’t have time to get to the right place, ask for a provisional ballot.
Find Your Polling Place
How Can I Vote Early?
Avoid long lines, vote on a weekday, and have the option to register on site! Early Voting offers many advantages over voting on Election Day.
Early Voting lasts 17 days and ends on the Saturday before Election Day.
Find an Early Voting site in your county
How Can I Vote by Mail (Absentee)?
Any registered NC voter an vote by mail. You do not need a special reason or excuse.
Request your absentee ballot by 5 PM on the Tuesday one week before Election Day.