Elections
General Election
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Mecklenburg County / Charlotte locals
Tuesday, November 3, 2026North Carolina · Charlotte
Charlotte city council odd-year municipal cycle. Nov. 2026: U.S. House NC-12, state legislature, Mecklenburg Board of Commissioners, school board, judicial. Statewide: Roy Cooper (D) vs Michael Whatley (R) for U.S. Senate.
Key deadlines
Registration deadlineOct 9, 2026
Early votingOct 20, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Election dayNov 3, 2026
How to vote
Sample ballot: https://www.mecknc.gov/BOE
Turnout tip
Local races often decide taxes, schools, and public safety with very low turnout.