North Carolina Primary Election is March 3rd, 2026

The North Carolina primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Early voting begins in mid-February, and the deadline to register to vote for the primaries is February 6, 2026 (5 p.m.).

• Who Can Vote in District 16?

North Carolina’s 16th District includes all of Pender County and parts of Southern Onslow County including Holly Ridge and Sneads Ferry.

• Republican Primary Voting Rules

North Carolina uses a semi-closed primary system:

• Registered Republicans can vote on the Republican primary ballot.

• Registered Unaffiliated voters may choose to vote in the Republican primary or the Democratic primary — but they can only vote in one party’s primary in this election.
  
  

For additional information you can visit: Upcoming Election

General Election is November 3rd, 2026

• General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — this is when voters across North Carolina choose officeholders for federal, state, and local offices, including Congress and the state legislature.
  
  

• Voter Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026 — you must be registered by this date to vote in the November election.
  
  

• Early Voting: Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 — voters can cast their ballots in person before Election Day.
  
  

• Absentee Ballot Deadlines: Request by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and return your ballot by Election Day.

For additional information and details you can visit: Upcoming Election

Early Voting in North Carolina — 2026

☑️ 2026 Primary Election (March 3, 2026)

• Early in-person voting begins: Thursday, February 12, 2026

• Early voting ends: 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026

• During this period, you can vote in person at any early voting site in your county — and you can even register to vote or update your registration at the same time.

☑️ 2026 General Election (Nov. 3, 2026)

• Early in-person voting begins: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Early voting ends: 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026

• Just like in the primary, early voting lets you cast your ballot in person at any early voting location in your county before Election Day.

Registered voters in North Carolina can request an absentee ballot with an official NC Absentee Ballot Request Form. There are two ways to access and submit the form:

1. Online: Option 1 at the NC Absentee Ballot Portal.

2. On paper: 2026 NC Absentee Ballot Request Form (fillable PDF).

1. • After completing, submit the form to your county board of elections in person or by mail.

Your ballot must be received by your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to count.

 Important Dates for Mail-In Ballots

2026 Primary Election (March 3, 2026)

• Request Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 — 5 p.m. (must be received by your county board of elections)

• Ballots Begin Mailing: Around Jan. 12, 2026 for those who requested early. 

• Return Deadline: 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

2026 General Election (Nov. 3, 2026)

• Request Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 — 5 p.m. (ballot request must be received by your county board)

• Ballots Begin Mailing: Starting Sept. 4, 2026 for those who requested.

• Return Deadline: 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. 

For additional information and details you can visit: Upcoming Election