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North Carolina: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot

Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.

Key dates

• Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.): October 9, 2026. You can still register and vote at the same time at an early voting site from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31. Military and overseas voters have different deadlines.
• In-person early voting: October 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Early voting ends at 3 p.m. on Oct. 31. Hours depend on the site, so check your county's schedule.
• Last day to request an absentee (mail) ballot (5 p.m.): October 20, 2026. Your completed absentee ballot must arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
• Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Official election information: vote.gov

Who's running

Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.