Voting in North Carolina’s midterm election is upon us and it is so very important. These
elections shape the laws, leadership, and everyday conditions that affect all of our lives. These
affect us more immediately than the presidential elections. This mid-term election, the stakes are
especially high and recent events in NC make participation even more urgent.
1. The midterms decide who writes and enforces the laws we live under. Our ballot will
include various options

➢ One US Senate seat
➢ 14 US House of Representative seats
➢ 1 NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat
➢ 3 NC Court of Appeals Judge seats
➢ ALL (50) NC Senate seats
➢ ALL 120 NC House seats
➢ Many local judges and district attorneys➢ County offices like sheriffs, county commissioners, Board of Education members
➢ Some municipal election in some jurisdictions
➢ In NC there are some statewide referenda that will be on the ballot.
Important voter dates and deadlines for the 2026 midterm election in North Carolina.
❖ Oct 9: ❖ Oct 15: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).
In-person early voting begins; same-day registration is available in some
areas.
❖ Oct 20: Absentee ballot request deadline. (5p.m.)
❖ Oct 31: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.)
❖ Nov 3: Election Day
❖ Nov 3: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.)
Please check to make sure your registration information is accurate and up to date. With the many
changes taking place, find your polling place, early. Don’t assume it is the same as before.
If you live in NC, you can pull your voter information from www.ncsbe.gov. You can also view
your “sample ballot.” Read and follow instruction for what you are looking to do
Voters here in NC are facing new obstacles and rule changes (on the ballot in 2026).
Proposed bills and recent laws could make it easier for ballots to the thrown out or harder
for legitimate voters to vote.
YOUR VOTE in these midterm elections in NC will determine who protects our rights,
who funds our schools, who oversees our courts, and who governs our communities. Your
vote is CRITICAL!!

Make Voting Accessible: Ensure multiple ways and times to vote so workers and those with life constraints can participate. "Early voting should take place over the course of 7 days and include weekend hours."
Join “We The People” and discover what your VOTE can do for you.
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