WNC -- August 22, 2026: Preparing to vote in the upcoming midterm elections involves finding the specific resources and official portals for your county and district. Below are key links and guides to check your voter status, request mail-in ballots, locate early voting sites, and follow regional coverage.
Checking Registration & Sample Ballots: Voters across Western North Carolina can verify their active status, confirm their residential voting district, and view official sample ballots by using the NCSBE Voter Search Portal.
Voter Registration & Updates: To submit a new voter registration or update an existing address or name, review official instructions and forms through the NCSBE Voter Registration Portal.
Absentee & Mail-In Voting: Registered voters who wish to request, track, or submit a mail-in absentee ballot can access online submission tools and downloadable forms via the North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal.
Early Voting Sites & Schedules: In-person early voting schedules and one-stop voting locations are determined at the county level. Voters can find their designated early voting sites and hours through the NCSBE Voter Tools & Forms Portal.
County Board of Elections Offices: For county-specific election administration, local office hours, and polling questions across Western North Carolina—including Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Madison, Transylvania, and surrounding mountain counties—look up your local office via the NCSBE County Boards Search.