Early voting begins in North Carolina and South Carolina this week

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Early voting for the November general election begins in North Carolina on Thursday, October 15, and in South Carolina on Monday, October 19, with both states' early voting periods ending on 31 October. In North Carolina, early voting runs until 3 p.m. on 31 October, and voters can cast ballots at any early voting site in their county. Voters in South Carolina have longer daily hours: early voting centres open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday, 25 October.

Both states allow same-day voter registration and voting during the early voting period, though this is not permitted on Election Day itself. In North Carolina, those who register during early voting must have lived in the county for at least 30 days before election day and must provide proof of residence. In South Carolina, voters can update their registration online, and those without a photo ID can vote a provisional ballot after signing an affidavit stating they have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one.

Election day across both states is Tuesday, 3 November. In North Carolina, voters on Election Day must vote at their assigned polling place, whereas during early voting they can vote at any site in their county.

Early voting begins in North Carolina and South Carolina this week — Image: WECT

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VOTE 2026: Where and when to vote early in the Cape Fear regionEarly voting begins this week across North Carolina for the 2026 statewide general election.WECT · 14 Oct, 16:12
Early voting in South Carolina for November midterms begins next week: What to knowEarly voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 31WBTV · 13 Oct, 02:57
Early in-person voting begins in North Carolina this week: What to knowEarly voting is from Oct. 15 until 3 p.m. on Oct. 31WBTV · 13 Oct, 00:24

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