Wake County, NC Elections

The Wake County Board of Elections is closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

We recently met with precinct officials to hear their feedback, answer questions, and thank them for helping make elections possible. Wake County will need 3,500+ precinct officials for the 2026 General Election. You could be one of them! Learn more: ow.ly/a6jL50YPuAR

Exciting news!🎉 We received a Clearie Award from @EACgov for our Media Partnership & Transparency Initiative, along with an honorable mention for innovative training. We’re proud to continue strengthening transparency and voter education. ℹ️ eac.gov/clearie-winner… #2025Clearies

During Public Service Recognition Week, our team visited Seymour Johnson AFB to learn how we can better serve these voters. We thank these public servants who assist military and overseas voters through the absentee voting process. Absentee voting info: ow.ly/NnGx50YWc9z

Did you know that May 1 is Law Day? Laws set the framework for how elections are conducted. At the Wake County Board of Elections, we administer elections according to these laws, applying processes consistently, accurately, and transparently. Learn more: ReadyToVote.com

Serving your community can become a family tradition. 🗳️ This Volunteer Month, we’re highlighting a 3-generation family of precinct officials. They're one of nearly 400 families who have multiple members working elections in Wake County. Learn more: ow.ly/a6jL50YPuAR

🔍 Behind the scenes at the BOE: ballots and pollbooks from the March Primary have been stored for retention, and our team has moved on to sorting supplies ahead of the next election. Another milestone: as of this week, over 20,000 voter cards have been mailed since the Primary.

✅ 71,052 early voting, absentee, and provisional ballots sorted by precinct for retention That’s more than 40% of all ballots cast in Wake County for the 2026 Primary. We’re grateful to the team of 20 staff who spent the past 8 days completing this vital post-election process.

As we approach statewide canvass on March 25, Wake County has completed its post-election process, certifying results at the March 13 canvass. With no recount or protest filed and deadlines now passed, results from the March 3 Primary are official. 📊 ow.ly/Qofk50Yx2Jj

✅ Election results are now official. The Wake County Board of Elections certified the 2026 Primary Election results at today’s county canvass. Statewide canvass will take place March 25, 2026. 📊 Official results: ow.ly/nOPm50YtLnn ℹ️ More info: ReadyToVote.com

The Wake Co. Board of Elections swore in Chair Keith Weatherly and new Board member Donna Williams today. The Board also thanks Angela Hawkins for her service since 2019 before her recent appointment to the NC State Board of Elections. More Board info: ow.ly/rtEF50Ye6sU

Thank you to the 2,200 election officials who served 170,000 Wake County voters in the 2026 Primary. Your hard work and dedication made this election possible. We appreciate you! 👏 Unofficial results: ReadyToVote.com Become an election official: ow.ly/Rht750YpkTq

📣 Polls are closed for the March 3, 2026 Primary. Thank you, Wake County voters! All eligible voters in line by 7:30 p.m. will be able to vote. Unofficial results will post on the State Board of Elections Results Dashboard as available. Find the link: ReadyToVote.com

📣 Happy Election Day! Polls are now open. Voters must vote at their assigned polling place. All eligible voters in line by 7:30 p.m. will be able to vote. Absentee ballots must be received at the Wake Co. Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. More info: ow.ly/H97V50YofzS

✅ Early voting has wrapped. Now it’s full speed ahead to Election Day. Supply Distribution is underway as Chief Judges pick up precinct materials and equipment. Supplies are staged and ready to go! Find election information at ReadyToVote.com. #ReadyToVote

It’s the last day of early voting. All eligible Wake County voters in line by 3 p.m. will be able to vote. Check wait times and find your nearest early voting site at WakeVotesEarly.com Read more about the end of early voting in our news release: ow.ly/VtaZ50YnnlU

Thinking about voting early? Early voting in Wake County offers flexibility. Vote at any site, register and vote at the same time, update your info, and check live wait times. Early voting runs through Saturday, Feb. 28. Plan ahead at WakeVotesEarly.com. #ReadyToVote

Early Voting Day 13: Wake County voters are showing up in a big way. 2026 Primary turnout has exceeded 2024 on 9 out of 12 days. As we enter the final week, lines may form. Early voting ends Saturday, Feb. 28. Plan ahead and check wait times: WakeVotesEarly.com #ReadyToVote

New in 2026: Wake County Early Voting sites include a brief voter feedback survey. After voting, scan the QR code near the exit and tell us about your experience to help us improve how we serve voters. Early Voting continues through Feb. 28. Learn more: WakeVotesEarly.com

⏰ The absentee ballot request deadline is Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. Any registered NC voter may request an absentee ballot by submitting a paper request form or using the online portal. Absentee info: ow.ly/niJe50YgHIY More election info: ReadyToVote.com #ReadyToVote