Key dates and deadlines for North Carolina's general election

Election season and here and North Carolina, a key battleground state, has one of the longest voting windows in the nation.

Absentee voting marks the start of voting in North Carolina for the Nov. 5 election.

In North Carolina, any eligible voter can request, receive, and vote an absentee ballot by mail. Find more information at Vote By Mail .

Here are some key dates and deadlines to know for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:

Important Note: Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters .

Oct. 11: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.). Voter registration FAQ

Oct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.

Oct. 29: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).

Nov. 2: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).

Nov. 5: General Election Day

Nov. 5: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).

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