Government, Local/County, Pittsboro

Early voting begins October 15 for November 3 general election

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections announces that in-person early voting for the November 3, 2026, General Election will begin Thursday, October 15, and continue through Saturday, October 31.

Eligible Chatham County voters may vote at any of the five designated early voting locations throughout the county, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct. All five locations will operate on the same schedule during the early voting period.

Early voting hours are as follows:

  • Thursday, October 15: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 16: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 18: Closed
  • Monday, October 19: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 20: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 22: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 23: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25: Closed
  • Monday, October 26: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Early Voting Locations

Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center
1192 US Hwy 64 W Business
Pittsboro, NC 27312

CCCC Health Science Building – North Chatham
75 Ballentrae Court
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Earl B. Fitts Community Center
111 S. Third Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344

Goldston Town Hall
40A Coral Street
Goldston, NC 27252

Hollands Chapel Church
360 Burgess Road
Apex, NC 27523

Eligible Chatham County residents who are not registered to vote may register and vote at an early voting site during the early voting period through same-day registration, provided they meet the applicable requirements. Individuals registering must provide acceptable proof of residence and attest to their eligibility. Voters who need to update their registration information may also do so during early voting, as permitted by state law.

North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in person. Most voters can use their North Carolina driver’s license. Other acceptable forms of identification include a North Carolina non-driver ID, U.S. passport, qualifying student or government employee ID, military or veterans ID, and qualifying tribal or government-issued photo IDs.

Most acceptable IDs must be unexpired or have expired within the previous year. Special expiration rules apply to certain IDs and voters age 65 or older.

Voters who do not have an acceptable photo ID can obtain a free voter photo ID from the Chatham County Board of Elections. Voters who cannot show an acceptable photo ID when voting may still cast a ballot by completing a Photo ID Exception Form and following the applicable voting procedures.

For more information about acceptable photo IDs, exceptions, and free voter photo IDs, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections website at https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/voter-id.

For more information about the November 3, 2026, General Election, early voting locations and hours, or voter registration requirements, individuals can visit the Chatham County Board of Elections website at www.chathamcountync.gov/elections, email [email protected] or call 919-545-8500.