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November 3, 2026 General Election (Midterm Election)
Jurisdictions: County Wide
Note: A general election, also known as a midterm election in even-numbered years between presidential elections, is held to determine the final winners for federal, state, and local offices. In this election, voters are not restricted by party affiliation and may vote for any candidate listed on the ballot, regardless of political party.
The ballot may include candidates from multiple parties, as well as unaffiliated candidates, for offices such as U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, state legislature, judicial seats, county offices, and other local positions.
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Important Dates for the November 3, 2026 General Election (Midterm Election)
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Candidate Filing Period for Soil and Water:
June 8th 12:00 p.m. – July 6th at 12:00 p.m.
NCGS § 163-294.2(c), § 163-291(2) -
Candidate Withdrawal Deadline:
September 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
NCGS § 163-294.2(c) -
Absentee Voting by Mail Begins:
September 4th 2026
NCGS § 163-227.10 -
Voter Registration Deadline:
October 9th at 5:00 p.m.
NCGS § 163-82.6(d) -
Early Voting Period:
October 15th – October 31st
NCGS § 163-166.40(b) -
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
October 20th at 5:00 p.m.
NCGS § 163-230.1(a) -
Election Day:
November 3rd from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
NCGS § 163-279, § 163-166.01 -
Canvass Meeting:
November 13th at 11:00 a.m.
NCGS § 163-182.5(b)
To appear on the general election ballot in North Carolina, candidates must have qualified through the primary election, been nominated by their political party, or met the requirements to run as an unaffiliated or write-in candidate. Unaffiliated candidates must submit a petition with a required number of valid signatures.
For the 2026 General Election, all candidate qualifications and ballot access requirements must be completed according to the deadlines set by the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
The following offices are scheduled for election in 2026. Select a jurisdiction below to view the available seats.
2026 Election
November 3, 2026 General Election
- Absentee Voting by Mail Begins: September 4, 2026
- Voter Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
§163-82.6(c) - Early Voting Begins: October 15, 2026
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: October 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
§163-230.1(a) - Early Voting Ends: October 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
- Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: November 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
- General Election Day: November 3, 2026 (6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
- Canvass Meeting: November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
§163-182.5