The opportunity to cast an early ballot runs through Saturday, November 1 at the Haywood County Senior Resource Center. This municipal election is specifically for residents within the corporate limits of the four towns.
Voters who wish to vote in-person during the early voting period should visit the Haywood County Senior Resource Center, located at 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, NC 28786. The schedule for specific days and hours of operation can be checked online.
Key Dates to Remember:
Today, Thursday, October 16: In-Person Early Voting begins.
Saturday, November 1: In-Person Early Voting ends (at 3:00 PM).
Tuesday, November 4: Election Day for Municipal Offices. Polling locations will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
The deadline to register or update existing voter registration for this election was Friday, October 10. However, individuals may be able to utilize Same-Day Registration during the early voting period, which allows eligible citizens to register and vote at the same time at the early voting site.
For those who requested an absentee by mail ballot, those were first mailed out on Friday, October 3. Voters who do not utilize early voting can still vote on Election Day, November 4, at their assigned polling location. Voters are reminded that they will be asked to present an acceptable photo ID.
Looking ahead, the candidate filing period for the 2026 Mid-Term Elections begins on Monday, December 1, 2025, and ends on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
For the most accurate and up-to-date schedule of early voting hours, sample ballots, voter registration status, and other election details, go to the Haywood County Board of Elections website.
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