2026 North Carolina Midterms: What to Know for the March 3 Primary
By Marge | Published 2026-01-06T17:04:13.151+00:00
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North Carolina -- January 6, 2026: North Carolina voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday, March 3, for the 2026 Primary Election. This midterm cycle is one of the most significant in recent years, featuring a high-stakes race for a U.S. Senate seat and all 14 U.S. House seats. While the races are heating up, a major federal shift at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has created a new urgency for anyone planning to vote by mail.
Important Dates to RememberJan. 12: Absentee ballots begin mailing to voters who requested them.Feb. 6: Deadline to register to vote (5:00 p.m.).Feb. 12 – Feb. 28: Early Voting period (Same-day registration available).Feb. 17: Deadline to request an absentee ballot (5:00 p.m.).March 3: Primary Election Day. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.FEDERAL ALERT: New USPS Postmark RulesA significant federal change in USPS operations (Section 608.11 of the Domestic Mail Manual) took effect just before