Buncombe County -- October 29, 2026:
Buncombe County has set a new midterm early voting record, with 79,938 voters casting ballots as of 3 p.m. Thursday, October 29, according to County Communications Director Lilian Govus.
The total surpasses the county’s previous midterm early voting high of more than 78,000 ballots in 2018. It also exceeds the more than 70,000 early votes cast in 2022.
Thursday marked the 14th day of early voting, with two additional days available before the early voting period ends. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Final Early Voting Schedule and Wait Times
Buncombe County voters can vote at any of the county’s 13 early voting locations during the remaining hours:
Friday, October 30: 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
County officials said the final Saturday of early voting has historically been busy. Voters are encouraged to vote Friday if possible and check the live wait-time map at Buncombe County Election Services before heading out.
Where to Vote Early in Buncombe County
Voters may cast their early ballot at any of these locations:
Bee Tree Fire Station – 510 Bee Tree Rd., Swannanoa
Black Mountain Library – 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain
East Asheville Library – 3 Avon Rd., Asheville
Enka-Candler Library – 1404 Sand Hill Rd., Candler
Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd., Fairview
Friendship Center – 142 Shiloh Rd., Asheville
Leicester Community Center – 2979 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester
North Asheville Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville
South Buncombe Library – 260 Overlook Rd., Asheville
Upper Hominy Fire Station – 1795 Pisgah Hwy., Candler
Weaverville Community Center – 60 Lakeshore Dr., Weaverville
Wesley Grant Southside Center – 285 Livingston St., Asheville
West Asheville Library – 942 Haywood Rd., Asheville
Same-Day Registration and Photo ID
Eligible residents who missed the regular voter registration deadline can register and vote during early voting through Saturday, October 31.
Same-day registrants must provide qualifying proof of residence, such as a government-issued document, utility bill or bank statement showing their current name and address.
Voters will also be asked to present an acceptable photo ID. Those without an acceptable ID can vote by provisional ballot and complete a Photo ID Exception Form, if applicable.
Curbside voting is available at every early voting location for voters unable to enter the facility because of age or disability.
Election Day Guidelines
Early voting ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 31.
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, voters should go to their assigned precinct polling place. The county’s 80 Election Day polling locations will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Anyone in line by 7:30 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Voters can confirm their assigned polling place, view sample ballots and find additional election information through Buncombe County Election Services.