Early Voting

Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person rather than voting absentee by mail or on Election Day at your assigned polling place.

Early Voting Schedule for 
March 3, 2026 Primary and 
Orange County Board of Education Election

SAME DAY REGISTRATION

Same Day Voter Registration is available during the Early Voting period at all Early Voting sites. If completing Same-Day Registration, one must provide proof of residency in Orange County, and must vote during Early Voting rather than on Election Day. More information about this process can be found by visiting the NC State Board of Elections' Same Day Registration page.

BY-MAIL VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The voter registration deadline is 25 days prior to an election, falling on a Friday, at 5:00 p.m. Applications must be delivered to the Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. or must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m.

ABSENTEE VOTING

Orange County also offers absentee voting by mail to all Orange County registered voters who wish to vote by mail rather than in person at a one-stop early voting site or on Election Day. Absentee ballot requests may be submitted using the required Absentee Ballot Request Form, either in person (at the above address) or by mail (at the Post Office Box listed above).  

Absentee Ballots

For information on receiving your absentee ballot by mail, rather than voting in person, visit the Absentee Voting by Mail page.