| October 5 | Beginning date to request an absentee ballot by mail (no excuse required) GS 163-302 (b) |
| October 9 | Last day to register, change your party affiliation or your address. The voter registration form must be postmarked by/or hand delivered by this date. GS 163-82.6( c ) |
| October 15 | Early voting begins. No excuse required. GS 163-227.2 |
| October 27 | 5:00 PM Last day to receive absentee requests GS 163-230.1(a) Exc.-sickness or physical disability |
| October 31 | Early voting ends |
| November 2 | 5:00 PM - All voted absentee ballots must be in the Board of Elections office GS 163-231(b) |
| November 3 | Election Day - 6:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| November 10 | 11:00 AM - Board canvass of election results - GS 163-182.5 (b) |
