Get Out the Vote - 2024
Your voice. Your vote. Your future.
This is an important election year. In addition to Presidential and Congressional elections, North Carolina will vote for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and other statewide offices. There are also many local seats on the ballot. For a full list of 2024 Offices up for election, go here.
Important Dates:
Here are voter dates and deadlines for the 2024 general election in North Carolina:
Sept. 6, 2024: County boards of elections begin mailing absentee ballots to eligible voters who submitted an absentee ballot request form.
Oct. 11, 2024: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).*
Oct. 17, 2024: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.
Oct. 29, 2024: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).*
Nov. 2, 2024: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
Nov. 5, 2024: General Election Day.
Nov. 5, 2024: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).*
Voter Resources
If you’re already registered to vote, you’ll need to check your voter registration to confirm it is still active. Make sure to update your registration if you’ve moved or your name has changed since you last voted.
Once a person is convicted of a felony, they lose the right to vote in North Carolina until they have completed their sentence. For more details about voter eligibility, go here.
Note that this year, a Photo ID is required to vote. If you don’t have a valid photo ID, you can get one from the Buncombe County Board of Elections through the end of the early voting period. For more information, and to see what types of ID can be used, go here.
REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT Here
Look up your sample ballot - go here to look up voter details, including jurisdictions and voting location, as well as a sample ballot and absentee voting information. Unsure about whether or not you are registered? You can also check your registration status here.
The Buncombe County Board of Elections has a helpful election overview with links to FAQs, absentee ballot requests, and other useful information on their website.
Volunteer Opportunities
In partnership with WNC Votes: A Nonpartisan Voter Coalition, the YWCA is increasing its nonpartisan Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts and needs your help! YWCA volunteers interested in advocacy and outreach have the opportunity to connect with the GOTV initiative and assist with tabling, canvassing, and voter registration. All volunteers will receive training on voter registration, NC voter ID requirements, and what resources are available to voters.
Please email volunteer@ywcaofasheville.org to get involved.
Election Day Problems?
Report an election issue by calling:
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Call or text
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (Arabic)