Early voting for the 2024 General Election begins Thursday

Choose from 22 early voting sites through Nov. 2

Early voting site entrance sign next to sidewalk

In-person voting starts on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. at 22 early voting locations across Wake County. Residents can visit WakeVotesEarly.com for details, including the full schedule, an interactive map to the nearest site, a wait time tracker and information about same-day registration.

“We encourage voters to take full advantage of these early days of the voting period,” said Wake County Elections Director Olivia McCall. “With 22 voting sites, our highest number ever offered in Wake County, you can choose the most convenient location. Save time by visiting our website beforehand to view your sample ballot and check live wait times to ensure a smooth voting experience.”

All sites will be open during the following hours from Oct. 17 through Nov. 2:

  • Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sundays – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
     

There are 22 early voting locations in Wake County:

  1. Abbott’s Creek Community Center
    9950 Durant Road, Raleigh 27614
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  2. Avery Street Recreation Center
    125 Avery St., Garner 27529
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  3. Barwell Road Community Center
    5857 Barwell Road, Raleigh 27610
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  4. Cary Senior Center
    120 Maury Odell Place, Cary 27513
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  5. Eastern Regional Center
    1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon 27597
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  6. Green Road Community Center
    4201 Green Road, Raleigh 27604
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  7. Herbert C. Young Community Center
    101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 27513
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  8. Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve
    4621 Shady Greens Drive, Fuquay-Varina 27526
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  9. John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center
    505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh 27601
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  10. John M. Brown Community Center
    53 Hunter St., Apex 27502
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  11. Knightdale Recreation Center
    102 Lawson Ridge Road, Knightdale 27545
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  12. Lake Lynn Community Center
    7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 27613
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  13. Laurel Hills Community Center
    3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh 27612
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  14. N.C.S.U. Talley Student Union
    2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh 27607
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  15. Northern Regional Center
    350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest 27587
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  16. Optimist Park Community Center
    5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh 27609
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  17. Southeast Raleigh Y.M.C.A.
    1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh 27610
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  18. W.E. Hunt Recreation Center
    301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs 27540
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  19. Wake County Board of Elections Office
    1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh 27610
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  20. Wake Tech Community College Northern Campus
    Building E
    7151 Success Way, Raleigh 27616
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  21. Wake Tech Community College Southern Campus
    Building T
    9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh 27603
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  22. Wendell Community Center
    601 W. Third St., Wendell 27591
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These locations will feature the winning sticker design from last year’s contest, which allowed local students to submit original “I voted early” sticker designs. Voters can read more about the sticker design contest in this press release from June 23, 2023.

Eligible voters who missed the voter registration deadline may still vote in person at an early voting site from Oct. 17 through Nov. 2. Same-day registrants will need to bring proof of their current residence and fill out a voter registration form at the site. Same-day registration is not available at Election Day polling places in North Carolina.

Completed, sealed absentee ballots may be returned at an early voting site by the voter, their near-relative or legal guardian, or someone assisting the voter due to disability. Drop boxes are not permitted by N.C. law and anyone delivering an absentee ballot must wait in line to log the ballot in with an election official.

Visit ReadyToVote.com for more information about upcoming elections and voting.

About Wake County Board of Elections
The Wake County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all elections held in the county. The board establishes election precincts and voting sites; appoints and trains precinct officials; prepares and distributes ballots and voting equipment; certifies ballots cast in elections and investigates any voting irregularities.

The Wake County Board of Elections also maintains voter registration and voting records for more than 850,000 voters. To learn more about Wake County Board of Elections, follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Contact us at voter@wake.gov or 919-404-4040.

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