I’m coming to you with a special message to talk about one of the best things we do here in North Carolina. It’s early voting.
Beginning this morning, early voting polling locations opened across the state. Find yours here.
Not only does early voting reduce the stress of having to get to the polls on Election Day, it offers one last chance for folks to get registered too. In fact, you can register and vote in the same trip!
Here are seven key things to know about early voting in North Carolina:
Early voting began today (Oct. 15, 2026) and lasts until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Early voting is one of the best things we do in North Carolina. Here’s how to do it. (Sharkshock via Shutterstock)
For a full rundown of how to participate in North Carolina’s elections—including how to check your registration, get a sample ballot, and the latest political news—go to Cardinal & Pine’s 2026 Voting Hub here.
Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Billy Ball. I’m an NC native and journalist. I tend to lean left on opinion, but I lean no way on facts. Today’s edition was edited by Paula Solis.
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