Absentee voting begins today, Jan. 19 for the primary election.
Eligible voters who submitted an absentee ballot request form will start to receive their absentee-by-mail ballots from the county boards of elections, kicking off voting for NC’s March 5, 2024 primary election.
Before you plan on voting early in-person to snag a cute “I Voted Early ” Wake County sticker designed by 11-year-old Shannon Fisher, here is some need-to-know voting information.
Important dates + deadlines
- Feb. 9: Voter registration deadline
- Feb. 15: In-person early voting begins
- Feb. 27: Absentee ballot request deadline
- March 2: In-person early voting ends
- March 5: Primary Election Day (Wake County Public Schools are closed)
- March 5: Absentee ballot return deadline
Reminders + resources
- Check your voter status
- Not registered to vote? Update your information or see how to register
- Find your polling place
- Bring a valid voter ID