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North Carolina elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in North Carolina, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in North Carolina are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
March 3, 2026: Primary
TBD: Primary runoff
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| North Carolina elections, 2026 | ||
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | — | — |
| Other state executive | — | — |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
So far, Ballotpedia has not highlighted any elections in this state. Have a suggestion of one we should cover in more detail? Click here and let us know.
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: North Carolina 2026 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Require Voter Identification Amendment | Require photographic identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
Local election officials
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Footnotes
