Early voting runs Oct. 15-31, with two sites in Huntersville and same-day registration. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Dates, sites and hours come from the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, the N.C. State Board of Elections and the county’s polling place file. This page is a factual guide and takes no position on any candidate or measure.
Huntersville voters are registered with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. The 2026 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting starts Thursday, Oct. 15, and two of the county’s 25 early voting sites are in Huntersville.
Who to call
- Mecklenburg County Board of Elections: 704-336-2133, 741 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 202, Charlotte, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Check your registration and sample ballot: NCSBE voter search
- Find your Election Day precinct and districts: county address search
Key dates for the Nov. 3 election
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 9 | Regular voter registration deadline (passed) |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 | Early voting begins; same-day registration opens |
| Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m. | Last day to request a mail ballot |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 p.m. | Early voting ends |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, polls 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; mail ballots due at the Board of Elections office by 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | County certifies the results |
Huntersville’s mayor and Board of Commissioners are elected in odd-numbered years and are serving the 2025-2027 term, the town says, so there are no town races on this ballot. The county lists the offices on the 2026 ballot.
Early voting near Huntersville, Oct. 15-31
Every site keeps the same hours: weekdays 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. You can vote at any site in the county. The sites in north Mecklenburg, from the Board of Elections list:
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| North County Regional Library | 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville |
| CPCC Merancas Campus | 11930 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville |
| Cornelius Town Hall | Cornelius |
| The Bradshaw Center at Hillcrest | 8501 Bellhaven Blvd., Charlotte (Mountain Island) |
| Mallard Creek Recreation Center | 2530 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte |
The state keeps a searchable map of all early voting sites.
Registering, or registering late
The regular deadline was Oct. 9. If you missed it, you can register and vote the same day during early voting, according to the State Board of Elections:
- Go to any early voting site in Mecklenburg County.
- You must have lived in the county at least 30 days before Election Day.
- Fill out the registration form and bring proof of where you live: a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document with your name and address.
Same-day registration is not available on Election Day itself.
Photo ID
North Carolina asks every voter to show photo ID, according to the state’s voter ID page. Accepted IDs include a North Carolina driver’s license, a U.S. passport or passport card, an approved college or public employee photo ID, a military or veterans ID, a tribal enrollment card, and an out-of-state driver’s license if you registered in North Carolina within 90 days of the election. If you cannot show one, you can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form.
Voting by mail
Request a mail ballot online until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Return it by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 to the Board of Elections office at 741 Kenilworth Ave. Track it with BallotTrax.
On Election Day
Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and you must vote at your own precinct. These polling places have Huntersville addresses in the county’s polling place file; many Huntersville addresses vote elsewhere, so check yours with the county address search.
| Precinct | Polling place | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | Huntersville United Methodist Church, fellowship hall | 14005 Stumptown Road |
| 134 | Bradley Middle School, gym | 13345 Beatties Ford Road |
| 142 | Lake Norman Baptist Church, fellowship hall | 7921 Sam Furr Road |
| 143 | Lake Forest Community Church | 8519 Gilead Road |
| 207 | Huntersville Elementary School, gym | 200 Gilead Road |
| 209 | Long Creek Elementary School, multipurpose room | 9213 Beatties Ford Road |
| 241 | J.M. Alexander Middle School, music room | 12010 Hambright Road |
What this means for you
- Missed the Oct. 9 deadline? Register and vote the same day at an early voting site by Oct. 31.
- Two early voting sites are in town, at the library on Holly Crest Lane and CPCC Merancas.
- On Election Day, go to your own precinct and bring photo ID.
Related: who to call in town government and Mecklenburg County property taxes.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I vote early in Huntersville?
Mecklenburg County’s early voting sites in Huntersville are North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, and CPCC’s Merancas Campus, 11930 Verhoeff Drive. You can vote at any of the county’s 25 sites from Oct. 15 to 31.
When is early voting in Mecklenburg County in 2026?
Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.
Can I still register to vote in Huntersville?
The regular deadline was Oct. 9, 2026. You can still register and vote the same day at any Mecklenburg early voting site through Oct. 31, with proof of where you live.
Are there Huntersville town elections in 2026?
No. Huntersville elects its mayor and commissioners in odd-numbered years; the current board serves the 2025-2027 term. The Nov. 3, 2026, ballot has federal, state, judicial and county races.
Do I need an ID to vote in North Carolina?
Voters are asked to show photo ID, such as a North Carolina driver’s license or a U.S. passport. A voter without one can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form.
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