When is the North Carolina Primary? Mark these key 2024 election dates

Sarah Gleason, USA TODAY NETWORK
I voted stickers rest on a table at Belville Elementary School in Brunswick County Tuesday Nov. 8, 2016.

The new year is here, and with it comes the buzz of a quickly approaching North Carolina primary. Candidates for the Tar Heel primary race have been finalized and Super Tuesday is only a couple of months out. Keep up with important N.C. election dates here.

North Carolina election dates to prepare for:

  • Feb. 9: Last day to register for the primary (registration ends at 5 p.m.)

  • Feb. 15: The start of in-person primary voting (ends at 3 p.m. March 2)

  • Feb. 27: Last day to request an absentee ballot for the primary election (registration ends at 5 p.m.)

  • March 5: Primary Election Day (polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

  • March 5: Last day to return an absentee ballot (ends at 7:30 p.m.)

  • May 14: Second primary election (this election will only take place in the event of a runoff)

  • Oct. 11: Last day to register to vote for the general election

  • Oct. 17: In-person early voting for general election begins (ends on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.)

  • Oct. 29: Last day to request an absentee ballot for general election (ends at 5 p.m.)

  • Nov. 5: General Election Day

For the full election and voter deadline calendar, visit: https://www.ncsbe.gov/current-sbe-events?field_event_terms_target_id=765

It’s a semi-closed primary. What does that mean?

The North Carolina primary election is considered semi-closed. This means that even if voters are unaffiliated – not registered with a party – they can vote in the primary; however, voters must only cast a vote in one party's primary. Additionally, voters who are registered with a party must vote in that party's primary.

What offices are up for election?

On March 5, North Carolina voters will be turning in their ballots along with 15 other states and American Samoa on what is known as Super Tuesday.

The ballot will include positions for the U.S. president, U.S. House of Representatives, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state along with more than 15 other positions. For a full list of who will be on the ballot, check here: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election

Are you unsure about your voter registration status?

Check out our voter guide on voter registration, voter eligibility, primaries, polling places and ways to vote.

This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: 2024 Election dates to know in North Carolina

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