Everything you need to know to vote in the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is a wealth of information out there to help people register to vote, and it’s important to review each state’s voter registration deadlines, voting options and requirements on election day. These may have changed since the last election. 

WCNC Charlotte rounded up some helpful resources for people that can assist in registering to vote or checking your voting status. 

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Voters in North Carolina can access voting resources and deadlines by visiting the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. In South Carolina, voting information can be found on the South Carolina Election Commission site. 

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• Absentee-by-mail voting in North Carolina
  • Sept. 6, 2024: Absentee ballots begin mailing out for general election
  • Oct. 11, 2024: The civilian voter registration deadline. After then, only same-day registration during early voting is allowed.
  • Oct. 17, 2024: In-person early voting begins
  • Nov. 2, 2024: In-person early voting ends at 3 p.m.
  • Nov. 5, 2024: Election Day (and the absentee ballot return deadline)
• Absentee-by-mail voting in South Carolina
  • NOTE: There are more conditions on who qualifies for voting absentee, all of which South Carolina lists on its website
  • Oct. 4, 2024: The civilian in-person voter registration deadline
  • Oct. 7, 2024: Deadline to register to vote by mail 
  • Oct. 21, 2024: In-person early voting begins
  • Nov. 2, 2024: In-person early voting ends at 6 p.m.
  • Nov. 5, 2024: Election Day (and the absentee ballot return deadline)

When voting on Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place. This is different than when voting early, where voters can cast their ballot at any early voting site. North Carolina polling places and South Carolina polling places can be found online by entering your residential address. 

Send them this link where they can find out more about their state or local election office.

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