When do general elections take place?
General elections are held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November normally only during even years.

For more information on specific elections, please visit the Types of Elections page.

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1. Can anyone vote in a primary election?
2. Can I transfer my registration from another state?
3. Do I have to register for each election?
4. Do I have to register with a party affiliation?
5. Do I need special information to register?
6. What is a party primary?
7. What must I do when I move to another county within North Carolina?
8. What should I do when I change my name, move, or desire to change my political party affiliation?
9. When are the polls open?
10. When do general elections take place?
11. When may I register to vote?
12. Where may I register?
13. Where will I vote?
14. Who may register to vote?