North Carolina 2024 Election

As North Carolina gears up for the highly anticipated 2024 election, the democratic process takes center stage once again.

November 5, 2024, is when the next presidential election will take place. The dates of other elections, however, may differ.  Local, state, and federal legislators are up for election. A link is provided at the bottom of this page to find more information.
 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024, is the day of the 2024 primary election, which also includes the presidential preference primary. Voters in this election select the candidates who will represent their parties as the nominees for the general election.

What Constitutes a Primary Voter?

Voters belonging to any political party are only permitted to cast party ballots for their own 
Voters without affiliation are free to cast ballots for any political party or, if none is offered, a nonpartisan one. Voters are only allowed to participate in one primary per party.

November 5, 2024, is when the next presidential election will take place. The dates of other elections, however, may differ.

2024 Offices up for Election
Offices up for election in 2024 include the following:

U.S. President
U.S. House of Representatives
Governor 
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
State Treasurer
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Attorney General
Agriculture Commissioner
Labor Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner
State Senator
State Representative
N.C. Supreme Court Justice
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge
Superior Court Judge
District Court Judge
District Attorney
County Commissioner
Clerk of Superior Court
Register of Deeds
In 2024, many counties have elections for boards of commissioners and boards of education. A number of municipalities also have elections for mayor and seats on the municipal governing board.

2024 Primary Election
The 2024 primary election, including the presidential preference primary, is Tuesday, March 5, 2024. During this election, voters choose which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot. The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election begins Thursday, Feb. 15, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. 

Dates and Deadlines
Here are voter dates and deadlines for the 2024 primary election in North Carolina:

Feb. 9, 2024: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).*
Feb. 15, 2024: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.
Feb. 27, 2024: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).*
March 2, 2024: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
March 5, 2024: Primary Election Day.
March 5, 2024: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).*

2024 Offices up for Election
Offices up for election in 2024 include the following:
U.S. President
U.S. House of Representatives
Governor 
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
State Treasurer
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Attorney General
Agriculture Commissioner
Labor Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner
State Senator
State Representative
N.C. Supreme Court Justice
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge
Superior Court Judge
District Court Judge
District Attorney
County Commissioner
Clerk of Superior Court
Register of Deeds
In 2024, many counties have elections for boards of commissioners and boards of education. A number of municipalities also have elections for mayor and seats on the municipal governing board.

2024 Primary Election
The 2024 primary election, including the presidential preference primary, is Tuesday, March 5, 2024. During this election, voters choose which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot. The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election begins Thursday, Feb. 15, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. 

Click the link below to find out:

*Need to register or update your registration? See How to Register or Updating Registration.

*Check your registration: Voters can check to make sure their registration information is accurate and up to date using the Voter Search tool. There, you can also find your polling place, absentee ballot information, and more.

*Find your sample ballot: All eligible, registered voters will find their sample ballot(s) in the “Your Sample Ballot” section of their Voter Search profile when they become available. For even-year elections, sample ballots are typically available 50 days before Election Day.

*Don’t forget your photo ID: North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. Learn more: Voter ID.

*Three ways to vote: Follow the links below to learn about the voting methods available to voters.

Vote Early in Person
Vote in Person on Election Day
Vote By Mail

ncsbe.gov/voting/upcomint-election

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