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ELECTION GUIDE · SITE UPDATED OCTOBER 4, 2026

Durham County · North Carolina

Dates & registration

Register. Plan. Vote. Your North Carolina guide for November 3, 2026.

Registration

OCT 9Same-day registration is also available during early voting.

Absentee application

OCT 20County must receive the request by 5 p.m.

Election Day

NOV 36:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern

Early voting · OCT 15–31

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

View 10 early-voting locations

Durham County Board Of Elections Office

3825 S ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27713

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Duke University Karsh Alumni Center

2080 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD, DURHAM, NC 27708

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

East Regional Library

211 LICK CREEK LN, DURHAM, NC 27703

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

4907 GARRETT RD, DURHAM, NC 27707

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Little River Complex

8307 N ROXBORO ST, BAHAMA, NC 27503

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Main Library

300 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27701

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Nccu Onestop

640 NELSON ST, DURHAM, NC 27707

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

North Regional Library

221 MILTON RD, DURHAM, NC 27712

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

South Regional Library

4505 S ALSTON AVE, DURHAM, NC 27713

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Southern High School

800 CLAYTON RD, DURHAM, NC 27703

Oct 15–31: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sundays 2–6 p.m. Eastern.

Official locations and schedule

Registration & updates

The regular registration deadline is October 9 at 5 p.m. You can also register and vote during October 15–31 early voting with proof of county residence. Check the official same-day registration instructions for accepted documents. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day for most voters.

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Ballot return deadline

November 3 · 7:30 p.m.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot. Your county must receive the request by October 20 at 5 p.m. Follow the photo-ID-copy or exception-form instructions, and have two adult witnesses or a notary complete the certification. Your county must receive the ballot by November 3 at 7:30 p.m. Military and overseas rules differ.

Sources: North Carolina election calendar · County elections office · County voting schedule. Checked September 15, 2026.