North Carolina elections and officials
Statewide information for North Carolina. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
North Carolina closes registration 25 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 9, 2026.
You have 70 days left to register. You can also register and vote during the early-voting period.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every North Carolina election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in North Carolina you live.
Ted Budd
- Senator since 2023
- In Congress since 2017
- Last elected 2022
- Term ends Jan 2029
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. North Carolina's General Assembly has 50 senators and 120 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in North Carolina?
North Carolina closes registration 25 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 9, 2026. You have 70 days left to register. You can also register and vote during the early-voting period.
When is the next election in North Carolina?
The next election in North Carolina is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are North Carolina's U.S. senators?
North Carolina is represented in the U.S. Senate by Ted Budd (Republican) and Thom Tillis (Republican).
Who is the governor of North Carolina?
Josh Stein (Democrat) is the governor of North Carolina.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official North Carolina election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.