Sites open seven days a week Feb. 15 through March 2
Ready to vote? From Thursday, Feb. 15, through March 2 voters can cast their ballots ahead of the March 5 Primary Elections at 13 different Early Voting sites located around Wake County. Thanks to some innovative tools, Wake County has made it easier than ever to find the nearest Early Voting location and check current wait times. Visit WakeVotesEarly.com for an interactive map, hours, details about each site, answers to frequently asked questions, and more.
“The Primary ballots include statewide and federal races which will have a significant impact on Election Day turnout. We encourage voters to take advantage of these 17 days to drop in at any Early Voting site at their convenience and avoid the possible wait on March 5,” said Wake County Board of Elections Director Olivia McCall. “And if residents missed the recent voter registration deadline, Early Voting is their last chance to register or update their address while casting their ballot.”
Early Voting will be open for 17 days:
- Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Looking to beat crowds? Lines are historically shortest on the first days of Early Voting. The busiest times are around lunchtime on weekdays, and the last three days of the Early Voting period. There are 13 Early Voting sites in Wake County:
- Avery Street Recreation Center
25 Avery St., Garner 27529
Site Details - Cary Senior Center
120 Maury Odell Place, Cary 27513
Site Details - Green Road Community Center
4201 Green Road, Raleigh 27604
Site Details - Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 27513
Site Details - Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve
4621 Shady Greens Drive, Fuquay-Varina 27526
Site Details - John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh 27601
Site Details - John M. Brown Community Center
53 Hunter St., Apex 27502
Site Details - Lake Lynn Community Center
7921 Ray Road, Raleigh 27613
Site Details - NCSU Talley Student Union
2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh 27606
Site Details - Northern Regional Center
350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest 27587
Site Details - Wake County Board of Elections Office
1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh 27610
Site Details - W.E. Hunt Recreation Center
301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs 27540
Site Details - Wendell Community Center
601 W. 3rd St., Wendell 27591
Site Details
In a partisan primary, voters affiliated with a political party may only vote their party’s ballot and may not vote in another party’s primary. This remains true even if the party you are affiliated with does not have a primary in 2024, such as the No Labels Party and the Green Party. Unaffiliated voters will be able to choose either a Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian primary ballot. Voters can view the candidate lists and see sample ballots at wake.gov/upcomingelection.
This will be the first statewide election since the implementation of the voter photo ID requirement for North Carolina. All voters will be asked to show an acceptable ID prior to receiving their Primary ballot. A full list of acceptable IDs can be found at Voter ID | NCSBE. Wake County voters can also stop by the Wake County Board of Elections Office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., except on holidays to receive a free photo ID. No appointment is necessary. Residents can also visit a Department of Motor Vehicles location for a No-Fee ID Card.
It’s also the first time voters will be able to take home the wildly popular “I Voted Early!” sticker, designed by local 6th grader Shannon Fisher, who took home top votes in Wake County Elections’ first ever design contest. Shannon’s design was inspired by her younger brother, Arthur, pictured riding a unicorn with a trail of red, white, and blue behind them.
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 820,000 voters. To learn more about Wake County Board of Elections, follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram contact us at 919-404-4040.
