2018 is an even-numbered year, which means that North Carolina will hold a general election on the first Tuesday in November. Many county-level offices are up for election across the state, including county commission, school board, sheriff, and more. To see what offices will be on your ballot this fall, check your sample ballot here.

If you are interested in running for office in 2018, you can find more information on our candidate filing webpage.

Primary elections for the 2018 general election will be held on May 8, 2016. You will be able to take advantage of early voting for the primary from April 19 to May 5. If you would like to request an absentee ballot, fill out this form and return it to your county board of election (find their address here) by May 1.

The general election will be held on November 6, 2018. The early voting period for the general election will run from October 18 to November 3.  If you would like to request an absentee ballot for the general election, fill out this form and return it to your county board of election (find their address here) by October 30.