North Carolina

Register to Vote or Update Your Voter Registration Information

To access North Carolina's online voter registration system, visit https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register 

Requirements to register to vote online:

• North Carolina driver’s license or NCDMV ID number

• Name

• Date of Birth

• Address

• Last four digits of your Social Security number

2025 Election Information

Date: November 4, 2025

Voter Information: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election 

2026 Election Information

Date: November 3, 2026

Voter Information: https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/events/election-day-2026-general-election 

Notable State Races: 

• US Senate

  • Candidates: TBD

• 14 Congressional Seats

  • Candidates: TBD

Key North Carolina Election Information

North Carolina has been one of the fastest growing states and is now the 9th largest state. As a result of the population changes, North Carolina is widely considered to now be a "swing state".

• In the last 12 presidential elections, North Carolina has voted for a Republican 11 times.

  • Most Recent Republican Winner: Donald Trump (2024)

  • Most Recent Democrat Winner: Barack Obama (2008)

Current Governor: Josh Stein (Democrat)

• Webpage: https://governor.nc.gov/ 

• Term(s): January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2029

North Carolina Population and Number of Electoral Votes:

• 10,439,388 (2020 Census, https://www.census.gov/library/stories/state-by-state/north-carolina.html)

• Electoral Votes: 16