12 sites open through Saturday, Feb. 28
Wake County voters have two more days to cast a ballot during the early voting period for the 2026 Primary Election. All 12 early voting sites across the county will be open today and Friday, from 8 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. All eligible voters in line by 3 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. An interactive map of early voting locations, a live wait time tracker and information about same-day registration are available at WakeVotesEarly.com.
“The last days of early voting are typically the busiest, so we encourage voters to plan ahead and check our online wait time tracker to see where lines are shortest,” said Wake County Board of Elections Director Olivia McCall. “It’s important to check your registration status. If you aren’t registered in Wake County, Saturday is the last day to register and vote using same-day registration.”
Eligible voters who missed the voter registration deadline may still register and vote in person at an early voting site through Saturday. Same-day registration is available at all early voting locations. Voters using same-day registration must bring acceptable proof of their current residence and complete a voter registration form at the site. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. Voters can confirm their registration status using the N.C. State Board of Elections Voter Search tool.
Early Voting Locations
There are 12 early voting locations in Wake County for the 2026 Primary Election:
- Avery Street Recreation Center (Site Details)
125 Avery St., Garner 27529 - Herbert C. Young Community Center (Site Details)
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 27513 - Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve Clubhouse (Site Details)
4621 Shady Greens Drive, Fuquay-Varina 27526 - John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center (Site Details)
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh 27601 - John M. Brown Community Center (Site Details)
53 Hunter St., Apex 27502 - Lake Lynn Community Center (Site Details)
7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 27613 - NCSU Talley Student Union (Site Details)
2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh 27607 - Northern Regional Center (Site Details)
350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest 27587 - Optimist Park Community Center (Site Details)
5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh 27609 - Wake County Board of Elections Office (Site Details)
1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh 27610 - W.E. Hunt Recreation Center (Site Details)
301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs 27540 - Wendell Community Center (Site Details)
601 W. 3rd St., Wendell 27591
Absentee Ballot Return Information
Completed, sealed absentee ballots from Wake County voters may be returned at any early voting site in the county through Saturday 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 transfer custody of the ballot to an election official.
Absentee ballots must be received at the Wake County Board of Elections Operations Center by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, March 3, to be counted, with no exceptions.
Election Day Reminder
Registered voters who miss the early voting period may still vote on Election Day, Tuesday, March 3, at their assigned polling place. Polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
For more information on upcoming elections and voting, visit ReadyToVote.com.
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 845,000 voters. To learn more about Wake County Board of Elections, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X, or contact us at 919-404-4040.
