Durham County · North Carolina
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.
Absentee rules & applicationOCT 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.
Use any designated early-voting site in your county. Election Day uses your assigned polling place, which may be different.
County scheduleNovember 3 · 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern
Use your assigned polling place. If you are in line at closing time, stay in line.
Find my polling placeVoters are asked for an accepted photo ID. Review the state list for driver licenses, passports, approved student/employee IDs and other accepted forms. A free voter photo ID is available from county boards of elections. If you cannot show ID, ask about the ID Exception Form and provisional ballot.
Complete ID rules & exceptionsThe 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.
Contact the county elections office for accessible equipment, assistance or language services. Ask a poll worker for help if your name or ID cannot be verified.
Contact county electionsSources: North Carolina election calendar · County elections office · County voting schedule. Checked September 15, 2026.
