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North Carolina elections, 2021

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This page is an overview of the 2021 North Carolina elections, including theoffices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia,election dates, andfrequently asked questions.

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Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of North Carolina elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2021. Click the links to learn more about each type:

U.S. Senate
U.S. House
Congress special election
Governor
Other state executive
State Senate
State House
Special state legislative
State Supreme Court
Intermediate appellate courts
Local judges
School boards
Municipal government
Recalls
Ballot measures
Local ballot measures

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Election dates

North Carolina election dates, 2021

Statewide election dates in North Carolina are listed below. For more dates, please see theelections calendar.

Statewide election dates

There were no statewide elections in North Carolina this year.See the Ballotpedia calendar page for more election dates.



Polling hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[1]

Local election dates

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Frequently asked questions

When are the polls open?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[1]
SeeState Poll Opening and Closing Times (2021) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.

How do primaries work in North Carolina?

SeePrimary elections in North Carolina.

How do I register to vote?

SeeVoting in North Carolina.

Is there an early voting period?

SeeVoting in North Carolina.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

SeeAbsentee/mail-in voting.

What are the voter ID laws in North Carolina?

SeeVoter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

SeeBallot access requirements for political candidates in North Carolina for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

SeeElection coverage approach for Ballotpedia.

How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?

Email us ateditor@ballotpedia.org.


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