Election Watch: Tips for Early Voting in the Upcoming N.C. Primary Election

Primary early voting set to start

The primary election campaign gears up in earnest on Thursday, Feb. 12, when early voting kicks off.

Election Watch: Tips for early voting in the upcoming N.C. primary election

Special to IFN RALEIGH — In-person early voting for the 2026 primary election begins Thursday, February 12, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, in all 100 counties. Statewide,

Early Voting in Party Primary Elections begins Tuesday

Early voting by personal appearance in the Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will begin next week. Voting is slated from Feb.17-27, from 8 a.m.

Early voting in Primary starts Tues.

Early voting by personal appearance in the March 3 Primary Election will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and continue through Friday, Feb.

Early Voting Starts Feb. 12 - what you need to know

Photo: Depositphotos Primary Election Day in North Carolina is March 3, 2026. Early voting takes place from February 12 to 28. During this primary election, voters will select candidates to run in the general election, for positions including U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, NC House of Representatives, NC judges, and more. (The specific races depend on your county and district.) On Election Day you may vote only at your assigned pol…

Early Voting Starts Thursday

In-person early voting for the 2026 primary election begins Thursday and ends at 3 p.m. Feb. 28. Statewide, 319 early voting sites will open in the primary, when voters will