Correct! The 2026 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Not quite! October 31 is not Election Day for the 2026 General Election, but it IS the last day of early voting!

Almost! November 2 is the day before the 2026 General Election

Not quite! October 15 is not Election Day for the 2026 General Election, but it IS the first day of early voting!

Not quite! Early Voting locations are used during the Early Voting period and are not necessarily your assigned Election Day polling place.

Incorrect! On Election Day, voters are assigned to a specific precinct polling place.

Correct! On Election Day, you should vote at the polling place assigned to your precinct. It's always a good idea to check your polling place before Election Day!

Not quite! Your assigned polling place is based on your precinct and may not be the voting location closest to your home.

Incorrect! Your assigned precinct polling place is important on Election Day, but Early Voting works differently.

Correct! During the Early Voting period, Harnett County voters may vote at any open Early Voting location in the county.

Not quite! You aren't restricted to the Early Voting location closest to your home.

Incorrect! Sometimes polling places change, always make sure you look up current locations before heading to the polls!

Incorrect! Accessible voting equipment is available during both Early Voting and on Election Day at every site!

Correct! Eligible individuals who miss the regular voter registration deadline are able to register and vote at the same time during the Early Voting period!

Not quite! Provisional voting isn't limited to Early Voting. A voter may need to vote provisionally in certain circumstances during Early Voting or on Election Day.

Incorrect! Curbside voting is available at every site during both Early Voting and on Election Day for all voters who meet the requirements!

Not quite! If the ballot tabulator is temporarily unavailable, voters can still vote a regular ballot. The voted ballot can be secured in the machine’s locked emergency bin until it can be tabulated!

Not quite! A provisional ballot is handled separately and is not placed into the tabulator by the voter like a regular ballot, instead it will go into an envelope and go to the board to review after election day!

Correct! A provisional ballot allows a voter to cast a ballot when questions arise about their qualification to vote, eligibility for the election, or eligibility for a particular ballot style. After researching the voter's eligibility, The Board will determine whether the ballot can be counted.

Not quite! Provisional ballots are not automatically counted. The office researches each provisional application, and the County Board of Elections determines whether the ballot is eligible to be counted.

Not quite! October 9 at 5:00 p.m. is the regular voter registration deadline

Correct! The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot for the 2026 General Election is Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 pm Requesting your ballot earlier gives you more time to receive, complete, and return it by 7:30pm on Election Day

Almost! That's an important absentee deadline—but it's the deadline for a completed absentee ballot to be received, not the deadline to request one.

Not quite! October 31 at 3:00 p.m. is when in-person Early Voting ends.

Not quite! October 15 is the first day of Early Voting. Eligible individuals who miss the regular registration deadline may be able to register and vote during Early Voting using same-day registration.

Incorrect! November 3 is Election Day. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day.

Correct! The regular voter registration deadline for the 2026 General Election is Friday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m. You can register online through the DMV, by mail or in person at our office! If you miss the deadline don't panic! you can still utilize same-day registration during the early voting period!

Incorrect! October 20th is NOT the registration deadline but it IS the deadline to request an absentee ballot!

Not quite! North Carolina polls close at 7:30pm, you've still got an hour!

Close, North Carolina polls close at 7:30pm, you've still got 30 minutes!

Correct! Even If you're in line when the polls close at 7:30 pm, stay in line! Voters who were in line at closing time are still permitted to vote.

Not quite! North Carolina polls close at 7:30pm, Don't be late!

Correct! Election Mail includes official materials such as ballots, voter registration information, absentee applications, sample ballots, and polling place notifications and more! Political Mail includes campaign and advocacy materials from candidates, parties, and other political organizations. If you are unsure, Look for the "Official Election Mail" logo or call our office!

Not quite! Ballots are Election Mail, but so are many other official election materials, including voter registration cards, absentee applications, sample ballots, and polling place notifications.

Incorrect! Election Mail facilitates participation in the voting process through authorized election officials; Political Mail is campaign or advocacy material.

Incorrect! You may choose which contests you want to vote in. Leaving a contest blank does not prevent your valid selections in other contests from being counted.

Correct! You may choose which contests you want to vote in. Leaving a contest blank does not prevent your valid selections in other contests from being counted.

Incorrect! If you make a mistake, you should always ask an election official for assistance before casting your ballot. They will spoil it and give you a new one!

Correct! If you make a mistake, ask an election official for assistance before casting your ballot. They will spoil it and give you a new one!

Correct! Checking your voter information ahead of time is a great way to make sure you're Election Ready! You can do this by using the NCSBE state lookup at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ OR by calling our office!

Incorrect! Checking your voter information ahead of time is a great way to make sure you're Election Ready! You can do this by using the NCSBE state lookup at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ OR by calling our office!

Not quite! Early Voting is not open on Sundays in Harnett County. Early Voting runs October 15–31, with weekday hours from 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday hours from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and the final Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m

Correct! Early Voting is not open on Sundays in Harnett County. Early Voting runs October 15–31, with weekday hours from 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday hours from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and the final Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m

Correct! Reviewing your sample ballot before voting is a great way to become familiar with the contests that will appear on your ballot. You can find your sample ballot online using the NCSBE lookup https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/, on our website or by coming to our office! 

Incorrect! Reviewing your sample ballot before voting is a great way to become familiar with the contests that will appear on your ballot. You can find your sample ballot online using the NCSBE lookup https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/, on our website or by coming to our office!

Not quite! The ExpressVote is an accessible ballot-marking device that helps voters make their selections and produces a paper ballot card. It does not cast or tabulate the voted ballot.

Not quite! The Ballot on Demand system prints the correct paper ballot for a voter after check-in. But it does not cast or tabulate the voted ballot.

Correct! The DS200 ballot scanner is where voters insert their completed ballot to cast it. The DS200 scans and securely records the votes on the ballot while the paper ballot is stored inside the ballot box.

Not quite! Phones aren't completely prohibited. You may use your phone to reference voting information while voting. You just can't use it to communicate with someone or photograph/video your voted ballot.

Correct! You may have and use your phone while voting to look at a voting guide, sample ballot, notes, or candidate information. However, You just cannot use it to communicate with someone or photograph/video your voted ballot.

Correct! North Carolina voters are required to show an acceptable photo ID when voting. If you don’t have an acceptable photo ID, don’t assume you can’t vote, there are other voting options available!

Not quite! North Carolina voters are generally required to show an acceptable photo ID when voting. However, voters who cannot show an acceptable ID may still be able to vote by completing an ID Exception Form if they qualify for an exception.