What Time Do Polls Open in North Carolina on Election Day?
What time do the polls open in North Carolina on Election Day?
Polls in North Carolina open at 6:30 AM on Election Day, November 8, 2022, and close at 7:30 PM. All voters in line by 7:30 PM will be allowed to vote.
What types of identification are accepted at the polls in North Carolina?
Voters in North Carolina can show one of the following forms of identification at the polls:
- A North Carolina driver's license
- A North Carolina identification card
- A United States passport
- A military identification card
- A student identification card from a North Carolina college or university
- A tribal identification card
Voters who do not have one of these forms of identification can still vote by provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are counted after Election Day, once the voter's identity has been verified.
Can I register to vote on Election Day in North Carolina?
No, you cannot register to vote on Election Day in North Carolina. The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina was October 14, 2022.
What are the key races on the ballot in North Carolina in 2022?
The key races on the ballot in North Carolina in 2022 include:
- U.S. Senate: Republican incumbent Richard Burr is retiring, and the race to replace him is between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd.
- Governor: Democratic incumbent Roy Cooper is running for re-election, and the Republican nominee is Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest.
- Attorney General: Democratic incumbent Josh Stein is running for re-election, and the Republican nominee is Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill.
- State Auditor: Republican incumbent Beth Wood is running for re-election, and the Democratic nominee is Ron Green.
- State Treasurer: Republican incumbent Dale Folwell is running for re-election, and the Democratic nominee is state Senator Dan Blue.
- Commissioner of Labor: Republican incumbent Josh Dobson is running for re-election, and the Democratic nominee is Jessica Holmes.
