The 2022 Election

Keeping North Carolina voters informed

Carolina Public Press has compiled resources to assist North Carolina voters in making informed decisions. This content includes links to our nonpartisan election reporting and access to tools that voters can use to conduct their own research.

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Returns (available after 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8) •All our reporting • Important Dates • Registration and Ballot Resources • Frequently Asked Questions • Democracy Day

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North Carolina’s unaffiliated voter population is growing. Who are they, and why don’t they align with a party?

The N.C. State Board of Elections reports 18% of registered voters were “unaffiliated” in 2004. In 2022, that percentage doubled with 36% of voters registering as unaffiliated.

Getting ready for the 2022 NC election

With all the events and calendars many of us juggle, it can be hard to keep track of all the important dates you’ll need to know for the 2022 election. Here are a few tools and resources to help.

Are you an unaffiliated voter in NC? We’d like to get to know you.

Tell us your story. Why are you unaffiliated?

¿Eres un votante que no está afiliado con un partido político en Carolina del Norte? Nos gustaría conocerte.

Cuéntanos tu historia. ¿Por qué eres un votante que no está afiliado?

Registration & Ballot Resources

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

Check your registration

Voters can check their registration and absentee by mail ballot status using the NCSBE’s voter search tool.

Track your absentee ballot

BallotTrax lets voters track their ballots through the mail and to receive a notification when their ballot is accepted or rejected.

Visit the North Carolina Board of Elections for additional resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t vote in person? Here’s how to vote by mail in NC: Any registered voter in North Carolina can vote by absentee ballot through the mail. Plus, more answers to frequently-asked-questions about mail-in ballots, including how to track your ballot.
New to voting in NC? Have questions about how to vote in NC? Here’s a guide to help: Figuring out where and when to vote in North Carolina can feel complicated. Here’s a step-by-step guide to review and share.
¿Votará usted por primera vez en Carolina del Norte? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo votar? Esta guía le puede ayudar: Puede parecer complicado averiguar en dónde y cuándo se puede votar en Carolina del Norte. A continuación, una guía paso a paso para revisar y compartir.

What is Democracy Day?

At Carolina Public Press, we’re not neutral about democracy. It fuels our commitment to serve the public, our belief in empowering an active citizenry — and our protection under the First Amendment to do our jobs. In the face of growing anti-democratic efforts, journalists across the country on Sept. 15 are collaborating on a project called Democracy Day.

Democracy Day Reporting

One city, two districts: How dividing a community’s vote impacts its political voice
Quiz yourself: How much do you know about democracy and voting in NC?
New to voting in NC? Have questions about how to vote in NC? Here’s a guide to help.
Can’t vote in person? Here’s how to vote by mail in NC

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