Voting registration deadline for NC’s 2026 primary election is Feb. 6

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina’s 2026 primary election is Friday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.

To register to vote in this state, including in Buncombe County, you must be:

• At least 18
• A U.S. citizen
• A N.C. resident and have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the election
• Not be in jail, prison or serving parole for a felony conviction

You can also do same-day registration during early voting from February 12 through 28, with a valid ID and proof of residence, according to the N.C. State Board of Elections.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY REMINDS VOTERS OF KEY 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS

According to a press release, registration options in Buncombe County include:

• Download this form and mail it to Buncombe County Election Services by 5 p.m. on Feb. 6.
  Address: P.O. Box 7468, Asheville, N.C. 28802

• Register in person at the Election Services Office
  Location: 35 Woodfin Street, Asheville, N.C. 28801

Click HERE to register to vote online through the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.

Ways to vote in Buncombe County:

• Absentee by mail: Request a ballot now through Feb. 17 either online or in printed form. Ballots must be returned by Election Day by 7:30 p.m. on March 3.
• Early voting: Eleven early voting sites are available in Buncombe County from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28.
• Election day: Vote at your assigned polling location on March 3. Check your location online or call election services.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR US HOUSE DEBATE AT A-B TECH

The state board of elections said Feb. 6 is also the deadline for registered voters to change party affiliation before the primary Election Day.

Click here for more information on registering to vote. Click HERE to check your voter registration information.