Guilford County Board of Elections is committed to maintaining current and accurate voter files, educating the voting public on the election process, providing the best possible services, and conducting efficient, fair, honest and impartial elections at a minimum cost to the electorate.
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North Carolina will hold 2026 elections statewide. In Guilford County, voters may see different contests on their ballot for the March 3 Primary and November 3 General Election based on where they live. Possible office contests include federal (U.S. Senate & U.S. House of Representatives); state judicial (NC Supreme Court Associate Justice & NC Court of Appeals Judge); state legislative (NC State Senate & NC House of Representatives); local judicial and prosecutorial (NC Superior Court Judge, NC District Court Judge, & District Attorney); county (Board of Commissioners, Clerk of Superior Court, Board of Education, & Sheriff); special districts (Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor); and municipal where applicable (City of Archdale Mayor & City Council).
Election Dates
- Primary Election: March 3, 2026
- General Election: November 3, 2026
Statewide Primary Elections
(Democratic Party Primary: US Senate, US House of Representatives, NC Court of Appeals Judge, NC House of Representatives, County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, and Clerk of Superior Court; Republican Party Primary: US Senate, US House of Representatives, NC Court of Appeals, NC State Senate, Sheriff)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, 01/12/2026 | Civilian and UOCAVA mailing/emailing begins |
| Friday, 02/06/2026 (5 p.m.) | Voter Registration Deadline (Residency Deadline 02/01/2026) |
| Thursday, 02/11/2026 | Early voting begins |
| Tuesday, 02/17/2026 (5 p.m.) | Last day for civilians to request absentee by-mail ballot |
| Saturday, 02/28/2026 (3 p.m.) | Early voting ends |
| Monday, 03/03/2026 (5 p.m.) | UOCAVA deadline – Absentee Requests for Military and Overseas Voters |
| Tuesday, 03/03/2026 (7:30 p.m.) | Deadline to return all absentee by-mail ballots |
| Tuesday, 03/03/2026 (6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) | NC Statewide Primary Election Day |
| Friday, 03/06/2026 (noon) | Deadline to cure Absentee ballots/Provisional ballots to provide HAVA ID |
| Friday, 03/13/2026 (11 a.m.) | Local County Canvass |
Note: a Second Primary on May 12, 2026 will occur only if required by the results of the March 3, 2026 Primary. If a Second Primary is necessary, applicable dates and deadlines will be published after completion of the County Canvass (March 13) for the March 3, 2026 Primary.
Statewide General Election
(Depending on the districts in where voters reside, the 2026 General election applies to all Guilford County registered voters.)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, 09/06/2026 | Civilian and UOCAVA mailing/emailing begins |
| Thursday, 10/09/2026 (5 p.m.) | Voter Registration deadline for General (Residency Deadline 10/04/2026) |
| Thursday, 10/15/2026 | Early voting begins |
| Tuesday, 10/20/2026 (5 p.m.) | Last day for civilians to request absentee by-mail ballot |
| Saturday, 10/31/2026 (3 p.m.) | Early voting ends |
| Monday, 11/02/2026 (5 p.m.) | UOCAVA deadline – Absentee Requests for Military and Overseas Voters |
| Tuesday, 11/03/2026 (7:30 p.m.) | Deadline to return all absentee by-mail ballots |
| Tuesday, 11/03/2026 (6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) | NC Statewide General Election Day |
| Friday, 11/06/2026 (noon) | Deadline to cure Absentee ballots/Provisional ballots to provide HAVA ID |
| Friday, 11/13/2026 (11 a.m.) | Local County Canvass |
Revised: 02/08/2026
- Current Elected Officials (latest revision date 01/07/2026)
- Individual Voter Information Lookup
We are finalizing our training information for the March 3, 2026 Primary Elections. A training schedule has been mailed to all poll workers. If you are a poll worker for Guilford County and would like to review general training information, please send an email to guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov and request training information. Include your full name, address, and polling location/early voting site where you are working. (If you are poll worker and unsure of your precinct/polling location, see links below* for a list of all locations.)
If poll workers are unclear if they are working for an upcoming election date, please contact the precinct's Chief Judge or the Guilford County Elections office at 336-641-3836 or by sending an email to guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov.
For more information on polling places, including if permanent or temporary location transfers for and election, visit our Polling Place Locations page.
Assigned District Information
Voters may view current district assignments by looking at an individual voter record on the Voter Information Lookup search tool. Search and select an individual voting record through this link to view voting district information effective for the current election cycle.
North Carolina General Assembly Redistricting
The North Carolina General Assembly approved new districts in October 2023 for the U.S. House of Representatives, the North Carolina State House, and the North Carolina State Senate. Approved redistricting information can be viewed directly through the General Assembly Redistricting Website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts do I live in and vote for in elections?
Guilford County residents can view their assigned districts and voting precinct by using the Voter Search Tool. Here is a list of current elected officials.
When is candidate filing?
More information on candidate filing can be found on this page.
Was my precinct moved?
The actual precinct lines were not moved or redrawn, and voting locations have not changed for any Guilford County voters as a result of the redistricting process. The redistricting process only changes which districts voters are assigned to.
Some voting locations change periodically. Voters affected by a permanent polling place location change are notified by receiving new Voter Registration Cards, and the changes are also posted here.
How do I get a report or map showing these changes?
Report requests for voter registration, history, and statistical data can be fulfilled within a standard 7-10 business day turnaround time. To request reports or maps, send an email request to this address guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov or call 336-641-6875.
- Precinct Map Book updated 10/06/2025 (See below for note on polling place locations)
- Latest Registration Statistics updated 02/03/2026
Updates to Precinct Map Book - Identifying Polling Place Locations
Not all polling locations are open for every election. To identify a current and open polling location for the current election cycle, visit our Polling Place Locations page.
The precinct lines in the above-linked Precinct Map Book are correct and have not been changed since this was published in 2020. However, some polling place locations may not have been updated if the change was temporary or made more recently. The above link for precinct maps can be used to identify streets and residences within a precinct. When a permanent polling place change is made, voters are notified by mail via a Voter Registration Card.
Current Approved Districts
- US House of Representatives Districts (posted 2023 redistricted information 12/13/2023)
- NC State Senate Districts (posted 2023 redistricted information 12/13/2023)
- NC State House Districts (posted 2023 redistricted information 12/13/2023)
- County Commissioner Districts
- Board of Education Districts
- City of Greensboro Council Districts
- City of High Point Wards (Note: reflects new districts approved March 2023)
- Superior Court Districts
Contact Laura Campbell at 336-641-6875 or email her at lcampbe@guilfordcountync.gov for further information or to order maps or statistical reports.
Mis- and disinformation are widespread in elections. Misinformation can consist of false rumors and misconceptions about elections, and disinformation can be a targeted measure to spread incorrect information to intentionally mislead voters. The North Carolina State Board of Elections has comprised facts and resources to numerous materials as well as verified information on this important topic.