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Statewide Primary and Orange County Schools Board of Education Election Day is March 3

  • Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person. Those who missed the registration deadline may register and vote during the early voting period with proof of residency.
  • Orange County offers absentee voting by mail to all registered Orange County voters who wish to vote by mail rather than at a one-stop early voting site or on Election Day.

If you decide to vote on election day, Tuesday, March 3, you must vote at your assigned polling place. To find out your assigned polling place and view a sample ballot on Election Day, use the Voter Search Tool.

Use the Voter Search Tool
View a Sample Ballot
 

Register to Vote Now Through Feb. 6

Register to Vote Now Through Feb. 6

The voter registration deadline is Feb. 6. Voters who miss this deadline may still register and vote in person at any early voting site.

Learn More About Voting
 

Request Your Mail-In Ballot Now through Feb. 17

Request Your Mail-In Ballot Now Through February 17

Any North Carolina registered voter may request and receive a mail-in absentee ballot. No special circumstance is needed. You may request your absentee ballot NOW through Feb. 17 for the March 3, 2026, election!

A registered voter or their near relative or legal guardian must complete, sign and return the request form.

Request Your Absentee Ballot
 

Early Voting from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28

Alternate textEarly Voting from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28

Election day is Tuesday, March 3, but you can vote early if that is more convenient. The early voting period begins on Thursday, Feb. 12, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 28. Orange County residents can vote at any early voting site.

Early Voting Sites:

  • Orange Works at Hillsborough Commons (in lieu of BOE office): 113 Mayo St, Hillsborough
  • Drakeford Library Complex: 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro
  • Chapel Hill Library: 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill
  • Chapel of the Cross: 304 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
  • Seymour Senior Center: 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
  • Efland – Cheeks Community Center: 117 Richmond Rd, Efland 

Early voting is available from Thursday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb. 28. Polls will be open:

  • Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed Feb. 15)
  • Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Feb. 21)
Learn More About Early Voting
 

Use the Voter Search Tool

Am I registered? Where do I vote on Election Day? What does my sample ballot look like? Find answers to these questions and more by using the Voter Search Tool.

Voter Search Tool
 

Voter Photo ID

Get a Free Photo ID

photo id

Obtengan Gratis una ID

id con foto

Want a free photo ID for voting purposes? Come out for Voter ID Saturday on Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Or you may visit the Board of Elections office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Board of Elections is located at 208 S Cameron St in Hillsborough.

Learn More

Acceptable Photo IDs

photo id options
photo id options

Are You 65 or Older?

65 and older

You will need to bring along PHOTO ID to vote in any upcoming election. No voter will be turned away!

What Photo ID Can I Use?

¿Tiene Ud. 65 Años o Más?

65 anos o mas

Tendrá que llevar una identificación con FOTO para votar en las próximas elecciones. ¡No se rechazará a ningún votante!

¿Qué Documento de Identidad con Foto Puedo Usar?
 

Voter Guide

voting guide

This printable voter guide has everything you need to know about the March 3, 2026, Statewide Primary and Orange County Schools Board of Education Election.

View the Voter Guide
 

Contact the Board of Elections

  • Website: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1720/Elections
  • Physical Address: 208 S Cameron Street, Hillsborough,NC 27278
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220, Hillsborough,NC 27278
  • Phone: 919-245-2350
  • Fax: 919-644-3318
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