To be eligible to vote in North Carolina you must to have lived here for at least 30 days prior to an election. To vote in a primary, you must be registered for a party. Independent voters can participate in the Democratic primary, but not the Republican one.
April 11, 2008 is the last day you can change your party affiliation to be eligible to vote, and to register to vote.
Here are some helpful links to find out about the state and county Board of Elections:
North Carolina Board of Elections
- North Carolina Board of Elections Information (PDF)
- Download registration forms to mail (PDF)
- Check your voter registration status
- Change your registration information (address, party affiliation, etc.)
Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
- Register at your early voting locations via "One Stop Voting".
Key Election Dates for North Carolina's 2008 Presidential Primary
Friday, April 11- Voter registration forms must be postmarked or delivered in person by 5 p.m. for May 6, 2008 Primary. After this deadline you can still register to vote at One-Stop absentee voting locations.
- This is your last day to change party affiliation before the May 6 Primary.
Thursday, April 17
- One-Stop absentee voting begins for May 6 Primary. You may register to vote and vote during One-Stop absentee voting.
Tuesday, April 29
- Last day to request mail-in absentee ballots in writing (exception due to sickness or disability). Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. (some counties may extend deadling to 5 p.m.)
- One-Stop absentee voting and registering ends.
Monday, May 5
- Mailed absentee ballots must be received in Board of Elections office by 5 p.m.
- Deadline to request absentee ballots for sickness/disability is 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6
- Primary Day - Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
