Absentee voting begins today, Jan. 19 for the primary election.

Eligible voters who submitted an absentee ballot request form will start to receive their absentee-by-mail ballots from the county boards of elections, kicking off voting for NC’s March 5, 2024 primary election.

Before you plan on voting early in-person to snag a cute "I Voted Early" Wake County sticker designed by 11-year-old Shannon Fisher, here is some need-to-know voting information.

Important dates + deadlines

Feb. 9: Voter registration deadline
Feb. 15: In-person early voting begins
Feb. 27: Absentee ballot request deadline
March 2: In-person early voting ends
March 5: Primary Election Day (Wake County Public Schools are closed)
March 5: Absentee ballot return deadline

Reminders + resources

Check your voter status
Not registered to vote? Update your information or see how to register
Find your polling place
Bring a valid voter ID