Election 2024: What to know about early voting in North Carolina

Sarah Gleason, Wilmington StarNews
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Early voting for the North Carolina primary election begins Thursday, Feb. 15 and is open through 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Early voting allows voters to cast their ballots at a convenient time for them. Polling locations are not the same as Election Day spots. Find the nearest polling location to you on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website.

Each polling location has unique hours, so make sure to check before heading out to vote.

Just like Election Day voting, early in-person voting requires a photo ID to cast a ballot. A common acceptable form of photo ID is a North Carolina driver's license, but there are over five other acceptable forms of ID. To see a full list of acceptable IDs, visit the North Carolina State Board of Election website.

For those without a photo ID, the board of elections is providing free photo voter ID cards. Apply for one on their website.

Early in-person voting also allows for same-day registration. Learn more about who qualifies and next steps on the NCSBE website.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Early voting in North Carolina for 2024 elections