Early voting starts this Thursday, Oct. 17

Voting place at WCU opened before the elections in 2016. This year early elections at that voting pace start on Oct. 17, 2018. Photo by WCJ.

Voters can cast their ballots in-person starting Thursday, Oct. 17. Same day, in-person registration is also available at polling locations.

Voters will need to bring a valid form of photo identification to vote in person using documents like a driver license, state identification card, U.S. passport and college or university ID cards. A comprehensive list can be found at ncsbe,gov/voting.

It is advised that voters check their polling locations and the hours of operations on WCJ Voting Guide or the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

For voters that are not able to vote in-person, absentee ballots are available upon request. The deadline for requests is Tuesday, Oct. 29 with the submission deadline of 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

Overseas voters and military members requesting an absentee ballot have different requirements and deadlines. More information can be found at ncsbe.gov/voting/military-and-overseas