Voter Resources

I think I've already registered to vote, how can I be sure?

Easy, you can check your voter registration status here.

How do I register to vote in Iredell County?

Fill out the voter registration form found here, then mail or hand deliver the completed form to:

Iredell County Board of Elections

203 Stockton St.

Statesville, NC 28677

What are the new Voter ID laws?

In 2024, you are requited to present an ID to vote in NC, either in person or by mail. Please click here for details as to acceptable forms of ID or exceptions.

Voter Dates and Deadlines for Nov 3rd

Below are important voter dates and deadlines for the 2026 general election in North Carolina:

Sept. 4: Absentee ballots must be available and distributed to military and overseas voters. For more, see Vote by Mail.
Oct. 9: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).* For more, see How to Register.
Oct. 15: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available. For more, see Vote Early in Person.
Oct. 20: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).*
Oct. 31: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
Nov. 3: Election Day. For more, see Vote in Person on Election Day.
Nov. 3: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).*

Find other important dates for the election on our web calendar: Voter Dates & Deadlines.

*Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.

On this page, find details about the upcoming statewide general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Voting in the 2026 election officially begins on Sept. 4, with the initial sending of absentee ballots to voters who requested them. That is followed by in-person early voting (Oct. 15 to Oct. 31), and, of course, Election Day.

Statewide General Election

The statewide general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. This election is also known as the “midterm,” as it is held two years (mid-way) into the four-year U.S. presidential term. Seats up for election include:

One U.S. Senate seat
14 U.S. House seats
1 N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice seat
3 N.C. Court of Appeals Judge seats
Statewide referendum
50 N.C. Senate seats
120 N.C. House seats
Local judges and district attorneys
County offices like sheriffs, county commissioners, and Board of Education members
Municipal elections in some jurisdictions

Find lists of candidates and referendums on the 2026 ballot at Candidate Lists.

Important Tips for Voters

Need to register or update your registration? See How to Register or Updating Registration.
Check your registration: Voters can check to make sure their registration information is accurate and up to date using the Voter Search tool. There, you can also find your polling place, party affiliation, absentee ballot information, and more.
Find your sample ballot: All eligible, registered voters will find their sample ballot(s) in the “Your Sample Ballot” section of their Voter Search profile when sample ballots become available.
Don’t forget your photo ID: North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. Learn more: Voter ID.
Three ways to vote: Follow the links below to learn about the voting methods available to all NC voters.

Vote Early in Person. For in-person early voting locations and schedules in your county, see the Early Voting Site Search. Also see Early Voting Sites for the November 3, 2026 Election (PDF) (Coming this fall).
Vote in Person on Election Day (Nov. 3). Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters who vote on Election Day must go to their assigned polling place. Find your polling place in the Voter Search tool and navigate to "Your Voting Locations."
Vote By Mail. Any North Carolina registered voter may request, receive, and vote a mail-in absentee ballot for the 2026 elections. No excuse is needed.

What if I can’t vote in person?

Voting by mail is easy, click here to request an absentee ballot. You or a near relative must complete this form and mail to:

Iredell County Board of Elections

203 Stockton St.

Statesville, NC 28677

Requests must be received at the county board’s office at least 7 days before Election Day, by 5 PM.

What if I have a disability?

People who have visual, physical, cognitive, or mental disabilities have a right to vote, protected by federal and state law. You have the right to receive assistance when you are voting, but a poll worker is not allowed to offer assistance – you have to ask for it. If you have a disability or difficulty reading (due to language ability, vision, etc.), you can ask for assistance from any person of your choice, except not an agent of your employer or union.

You can also remain in a car and vote from the curbside of the polling place if you would have difficulty going inside, due to your age or a physical disability. A poll worker will bring the ballot to you.

You may want to contact the County Board of Elections and ask them about the accessibility of your polling place or an Early Voting location. You have the right to request another permanent polling place in advance of the election if yours is inaccessible. Visit the NC Board of Elections page on voting for the disabled at HELP FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES

Where do I vote if I’ve recently moved?

If you registered to vote but have moved since then, where you vote depends on how long you’ve been at your new address.

If you moved to a different precinct in the same county less than 30 days before the election, you can vote at your old precinct’s polling place on Election Day. If it has been more than 30 days, you can either (1) go to your old precinct, ask for a “transfer,” take it to your new precinct’s polling place and vote, or (2) go to your new polling place and ask for a Provisional Ballot if your name is not on the voter roll.

The most convenient and reliable way to vote if you have moved within you county but have not updated your registration is to vote at an Early Voting site during Early Voting.

If you moved to a different county, then you need to register like a new voter by submitting a registration form 25 days before the election. Or, you can use Same Day Registration by going to a One-Stop Early Voting site in your new county during the Early Voting period (You cannot do this on Election Day.)

What if I have a problem? What is a Provisional Ballot?

If the election officials cannot find your name on the list of registered voters when you go to vote or if you encounter any other problem, you have the right to receive what is called a “Provisional Ballot.” You will have to fill out a form in addition to your ballot; the form helps the officials research your registration history, and it creates a record that voting-rights groups can review later to make sure you were treated fairly. If elections officials verify your eligibility to vote, your ballot will count like a regular ballot. You will be given a phone number or website to learn if your Provisional Ballot was approved or rejected, and why.

If you had a problem and were not offered a Provisional Ballot or requested one and were denied your right to receive one, please call our Voter Hotline at 1-888-OUR-VOTE or 1-866-OUR-VOTE.