Everything Voters Need to Know About the March Primary Elections

Everything voters need to know about the March primary elections

North Carolina voters will head to the polls next month to help shape the 2026 midterm elections, which decide who will appear on the November ballot for offices ranging from local races to U.S. Congress. The first step in that process is the primary election, set for Tuesday, March 3. Whether you plan to vote early, by mail or on Election Day, here’s a guide to what you need to know.

County adds more unaffiliated voters to rolls ahead of March primary

Deadline to change party registration is Friday The system of “open” primaries in North Carolina has been veritable gift to the state’s unaffiliated voters, who can weigh in on the nominees of whichever party they choose when they go to the polls. There are nevertheless some limits to what these non-partisans will be able to do during the primaries this March as they help nail down the slates for this year’s general election. According to Alaman…