North Carolina 2025 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in North Carolina, including on November 4.

In 2025, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

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November 4

Mecklenburg County

See also: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ballot measures

• Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Public Transportation Systems Local Sales and Use Tax Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 1% sales tax for the purpose of roadway systems and public transportation systems.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 1% sales tax for the purpose of roadway systems and public transportation systems.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in North Carolina

Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in North Carolina.

How to cast a vote in North Carolina

Poll times In North Carolina, polling places are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To register to vote in North Carolina, each applicant must be a United States citizen, a resident of the county in which they are registering to vote for at least 30 days before the election, be at least 18 years old by the time of the subsequent general election, and not be serving a felony sentence, including probation and parole. Pre-registration is available for 16 and 17-year-olds. The North Carolina voter registration application is available online. Voter registration applications can be completed online or submitted to the appropriate county board of elections. Applications must be submitted at least 25 days before the election. Voters can also register and vote on the same day during the early voting period, but not on Election Day. The following agencies also provide voter registration services: Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Division of Services for the Blind Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Division of Health Benefits Division of Child and Family Well-Being/WIC Division of Social Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Division of Employment Security (DES) Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities Automatic registration See also: Automatic voter registration North Carolina does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration North Carolina has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration See also: Same-day voter registration North Carolina allows same-day voter registration during the early voting period only. Residency requirements Prospective voters must "live in the county where you are registering, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to Election Day," according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States North Carolina does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who fraudulently or falsely registers is guilty of a "Class I felony under Chapter 163 of the NC General Statutes." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The North Carolina State Board of Elections allows residents to check their voter registration status online by using the Voter Search portal. Voter ID requirements North Carolina requires voters to present photo ID when voting. The following documents were acceptable forms of identification as of December 2025. Click here for the North Carolina State Board of Elections page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. “ Any of the following that is unexpired, or expired for one year or less: North Carolina driver’s license State ID from the NCDMV, also called “non-operator ID” Driver’s license or non-driver ID from another state, District of Columbia, or U.S. territory (only if voter registered in North Carolina within 90 days of the election) U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport card North Carolina voter photo ID card issued by a county board of elections (...) College or university student ID approved by the State Board of Elections (...) State or local government or charter school employee ID approved by the State Board of Elections (...) Note: A voter 65 or older may use an expired form of acceptable ID if the ID was unexpired on their 65th birthday. Any of the following, regardless of whether the ID contains an expiration or issuance date: Military or veterans ID card with photo issued by the U.S. government Tribal enrollment card with photo issued by a tribe recognized by the State of North Carolina or the federal government ID card with photo issued by an agency of the U.S. government or the State of North Carolina for a public assistance program Note: Although this is an acceptable form of ID under North Carolina law, the State Board is not aware of any such ID in circulation that contains a photo. All IDs for voting are required to have a photo. ” To view North Carolina law pertaining to voter identification, click here. For a list of acceptable student and public employee IDs, click here. County boards of elections can issue free photo IDs for voting purposes to voters who live in their county. Voters must provide their name, date of birth, and the last four digits of their Social Security number. Voters must also have their photo taken. North Carolina residents also can get a free ID card from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2025
• Local bond issues on the ballot