North Carolina Begins Early Voting for Midterm Elections
North Carolina voters began casting early ballots on October 15 for midterm elections including a contested U.S. Senate seat.
Early in-person voting began on October 15 across North Carolina for the November 3 midterm elections. Registered voters may cast ballots at any early voting site within their county through October 31. The process allows for same-day registration for citizens who missed the initial deadline, provided they present proof of residency.
North Carolina State Board of Elections and local boards require voters to present a photo ID, such as a U.S. passport or state driver's license, though county offices provide free IDs to eligible citizens. While most counties offer weekday and Saturday hours, Sunday voting availability varies by location; Pitt, Greene, and Craven counties have opted out of Sunday voting this year.
The midterm ballot features races for the state legislature, local offices, and the U.S. House. A primary focus is the open U.S. Senate seat previously held by Republican Thom Tillis. Democrat Roy Cooper and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley are competing for the position.
