Board of Elections

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)

DateEvent
Monday, 01/12/2026Civilian and UOCAVA mailing/emailing begins
Friday, 02/06/2026 (5 p.m.)Voter Registration Deadline (Residency Deadline 02/01/2026)
Thursday, 02/11/2026 (8 a.m.)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, 03/02/2026 (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 ID
Friday, 03/13/2026 (11 a.m.)Local County Canvass

Update on the May 12, 2026 Second Primary: Based on the results of the March 3, 2026 Primary, no contests require a Second Primary. The next election in Guilford County is the North Carolina Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026.

 

Statewide General Election

(Depending on the districts in where voters reside, the 2026 General election applies to all Guilford County registered voters.)

DateEvent
Friday, 09/04/2026Civilian and UOCAVA mailing/emailing begins
Thursday, 10/09/2026 (5 p.m.)Voter Registration deadline for General (Residency Deadline 10/04/2026)
Thursday, 10/15/2026Early 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 ID
Friday, 11/13/2026 (11 a.m.)Local County Canvass

Revised: 02/09/2026

If you are a poll worker for Guilford County and would like to review general training information, 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 a poll worker and unsure of your precinct/polling location, see links below* for a list of all locations.)

If poll workers are unclear whether they are scheduled to work for an upcoming election date, contact the voting precinct's Chief Judge. If contact information is not available, email our office at guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov.

For more information on polling places, including permanent or temporary location transfers for an election, visit our Polling Place Locations page.

If you are interested in serving as a poll worker, email guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov. Include your full name as it is registered and your current residential address so we can review availability in your area. 

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. 

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 Election Day Voting page for a list of current polling locations.

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

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. 

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