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Early Voting for the 2026 Statewide Primary and Election to Begin in Durham County
Durham, NC – Early Voting for the 2026 Statewide Primary and Election begins Thursday, February 12th, and continues through Saturday, February 28th. Unlike Election Day, when eligible voters must vote at their home precinct, Durham County voters can cast their ballot at any of the eight early voting sites listed below:
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North Regional Library - 221 Milton Road, Durham, NC 27712
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East Regional Library - 211 Lick Creek Lane, Durham, NC 27703
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South Regional Library - 4505 S. Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713
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Durham County Main Library – 300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701
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Durham County Board of Elections - 3825 S. Roxboro Street, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27713
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NCCU - Turner Law Building - 640 Nelson Street, Durham, NC 27707
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Duke University – Karsh Alumni Center – 2080 Duke University Road, Durham, NC 27708
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Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, NC, 27707
To view dates and hours of operation, download the 2026 Statewide Primary and Election Early Voting flyer (in English and Spanish).
Early voting is a popular voting method among Durham County voters. The Board of Elections provides tools such as the early voting site locator and a wait-time application to help voters find the most convenient location to go to based on their desired preference.
Things to know before you go:
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Same-Day Registration & Updates: Residents who are not registered voters can complete Same-Day Registration at any early voting site with proof of residence. Voters may also update their name and/or address during the early voting period.
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Party Affiliation & Ballot Selection: Voters must vote in the party primary of their registration unless they are registered as Unaffiliated. Unaffiliated voters may choose which party primary they desire to participate in. Non-partisan ballots will only have School Board and City of Raleigh races, if eligible. Green and Libertarian Party Registrants will receive a non-partisan ballot.
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17-Year-Old Voter Eligibility: Voters who are 17 years of age and will be 18 by the date of the November 3rd General Election are eligible to vote in the primary.
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Photo ID Requirement: Remember to bring an acceptable form of photo identification. If you do not have acceptable ID for voting, alternative voting options will be offered by site officials. For information on Voter ID in NC, visit the Voter ID page of our website here.
For more information on early voting, visit the ‘Early Voting’ page on our website at dcovotes.com.
To stay informed about election-related updates, visit the ‘Get Elections Notifications’ page found at dcovotes.com or subscribe to notifications through the DCo Votes App (available for download via the App Store for Apple Devices or in the Google Play Store for Android devices).
We look forward to seeing you at the polls! Share your voting experience with us by completing our Voter Experience survey here. Happy voting!
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