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Chatham County Board of Elections Reminds Voters: 2026 Primary Election Day is March 3
This is a partisan primary for the Democratic and Republican parties. Voters should note the following: • Democratic voters must vote the Democratic ballot • Republican voters must vote the Republican ballot • Unaffiliated voters may choose either the Democratic or Republican ballot on Election Day
02/25/2026 8:35 AM
Chatham County Board of Elections Announces Temporary Polling Place Change for West Siler City Precinct
Registered voters in the West Siler City Precinct are invited to vote at the Village Lake Inn on Primary Election Day, March 3rd.
02/23/2026 9:06 AM
Chatham County Announces Primary Election Information
Early voting in Chatham County is currently underway through Saturday, February 28th.
02/13/2026 3:00 PM
Chatham County Board of Elections Seeking Election Officials for March 3, 2026, Primary
The Chatham County Board of Elections is seeking registered voters in Chatham County to serve as election officials for the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election.
01/07/2026 9:11 AM
Chatham County 2025 November 4th Municipal Election: Guide to Early Voting
The Chatham County Board of Elections Office reminds voters of important early voting information for the 2025 Municipal Election, which includes contests in Siler City, Pittsboro, Goldston, Goldston Gulf Sanitary District Municipal Election, and for the Apex (Chatham County portion), and the Cary M
10/13/2025 9:44 AM
Chatham County Board of Elections to Conduct Logic & Accuracy Testing for the 2025 Municipal Election
Logic & Accuracy Testing for the 2025 Municipal Election. Thursday, September 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This testing will continue each subsequent day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until completion
09/10/2025 1:23 PM
Chatham County Board of Elections Announces Office Relocation
New location at 964 East Street, Suite 101, Pittsboro, NC and will open on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:00 a.m.
08/25/2025 9:52 AM
Chatham County Board of Elections Launches Redesigned Website to Improve Voter Access and Usability
The Chatham County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to enhance accessibility, simplify navigation, and better serve the information needs of voters, poll workers, and candidates ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
08/11/2025 9:20 AM
Chatham County Board of Elections Extended 2025 Municipal Candidate Filing
2025 Extended Municipal Candidate Filing: July 28th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, August 1st, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. During this period, candidates can file to run for office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 984 Thompson St., Suite D, Pittsboro, NC 27312
07/23/2025 9:11 AM
Chatham County Board of Elections 2025 Municipal Candidate Filing
The candidate filing period begins on July 7th, 2025, at 8:00 AM, and ends at noon July 18th, 2025.
06/12/2025 9:25 AM
Chatham County Board of Elections to Host Information Session
The free event will be held on May 27th at 5:45 p.m. at Chatham Community Library.
05/22/2025 1:33 PM
Chatham County Announces Early Voting Numbers, Provides Election Day Information
Chatham County residents can cast their ballots On November 5 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
11/04/2024 6:16 PM
Early Voting Begins in 2024 Republican Second Primary
Early voting is from April 25 through May 11. The second primary will take place on May 14.
04/25/2024 3:56 PM