Dec. 15: Filing to run for office ends
Jan. 2: Voters can begin requesting absentee ballots
Jan 19: Absentee voting by mail begins. Absentee ballots must be delivered to the Board of Election offices no later than 7:30 pm on Election Day.
Feb. 9: Voter registration and party change deadline
Feb. 15: Early voting begins
Feb. 27: Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail
March 2: Early voting ends
March 5: Primary Election Day 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
March 15: County Canvass; official election results available
November 5, 2024 Election Day for Presidential and local elections
What ID Is Required to Vote?
Use this resource to find out. Link will open a PDF file in a new window.
Below are other links to helpful information and resources about voting.
Henderson County Board of Elections
North Carolina State Board of Elections
Transylvania County Board of Elections
Polk County Board of Elections
Questions About Voting? Contact the LWVHC Voter Services Chair
What Happens After You Vote in North Carolina?
A short video that explains the process so that viewers can better understand how this all works in the days leading up to and following an election.
FAQ on Why NC Election Results Are Accurate
Note: although dates mentioned in the security video refer to the 2020 election the information is otherwise correct.
12 Reasons Absentee Voting is Safe in NC [PDF; will open in a new window
Note: To check the status of your absentee ballot, go to Your Voter Record under the voting tab at the NC Board of elections site ncsbe.gov.
Ten Things You Can Do to Help People Vote [Link to LWVUS page]
Impact on Issues: Voting Rights [PDF; will open in a new window.]
Impact on Issues: The Election Process [PDF; will open in a new window.]
John Lewis: Voting Matters [YouTube Video will open in a new window.]
Voter Bill of Rights [PDF; will open in a new window.]
Voting If You've Been Convicted of a Felony [PDF; will open in a new window.]
Here is a list of contact information for Henderson County elected officials at the Federal, State, and Local levels.
Contact List (Will open at PDF in a new window)
