SBE: Election Day Information for Voters

The following are 5 things North Carolina voters should remember as they head to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.

1. Polls across North Carolina are open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Those in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot. Lines in some locations tend to be longer before and after normal business hours.
2. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. As of Nov. 5, nearly 6.9 million people were registered to vote in North Carolina. 
3. Precinct polling locations and sample ballots are available at the Election Day Polling Place Search or the Voter Search. About 2,700 precincts will open across North Carolina on Tuesday.
4. Voters who need assistance at the polls must request that assistance. Individuals who are unable to enter the polling place may vote curbside. Once inside the polling place, voters who experience difficulties may alert a poll worker to request help.
5. The State Board of Elections asks that all voters respect the right of others to participate in the election. Intimidating any voter is a crime. Also, please be courteous toward others at the voting place, regardless of differences of opinion, and remain calm at all times. If at any time a voter feels harassed or intimidated at a polling place, the voter should notify an election official immediately.
6. Election results will begin posting after the close of polls at the Election Results Dashboard.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is the state agency charged with overall responsibility for administration of the elections process and campaign finance disclosure in North Carolina. The office of the State Board of Elections works in conjunction with County Board of Elections offices to ensure that elections are conducted lawfully and fairly.

For additional information visit North Carolina State Board of Elections website at ncsbe.gov. For more on Voter ID visit voterid.nc.gov.