Buncombe County Election Services Celebrates National Voter Registration Week
The 2026 Midterm General Election has already started in North Carolina. Absentee-by-mail ballots began going out Sept. 4. Now, Buncombe County Election Services acknowledges National Voter Registration Week from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20 and urges all eligible Buncombe County residents to register to vote. National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 15.
Registering to vote
This year’s General Election is Nov. 3. Registering to vote will make sure you help decide the elected officials who will create policies that affect your day-to-day life. The deadline to register for the general election is Oct. 9. Click here for more details on registering to vote.
Note: You can register and vote with same-day registration during Early Voting, Oct. 15-31. You will need to provide an acceptable photo ID and proof of residence.
If you don’t know if you are registered to vote or whether your voter information is correct, you can find out through the North Carolina State Board of Elections voter search tool. If you’re already registered, you can find your voting location, election jurisdictions, sample ballots, and other information there.
If you are not registered to vote, the qualifications to register in NC are:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a resident of North Carolina, Buncombe County, and your precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election.
- Not be in jail or prison or serving parole for a felony conviction. You may find information about that process here.
Meet all the qualifications? Download the online form to register and mail it to the address below by Oct 9, 2026. Same-day registration is available for eligible voters at any site during Early Voting.
- Buncombe County Election Services
- P.O. Box 7468, Asheville, NC 28802
Or stop by and register in person at our office:
- 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Register to vote or update registration electronically at the NCDMV
The State Board of Elections and N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) launched a service to allow NCDMV customers to apply to register to vote or update existing voter registration information online.
Existing NCDMV customers with a North Carolina driver’s license or NCDMV-issued ID may apply to register to vote or update voter name, address, or political party affiliation at no cost through the NCDMV Voter Registration web page.
Important dates:
Sept. 15: National Voter Registration Day
Oct. 9: Voter registration deadline. Same-day registration is available for eligible voters at any site during Early Voting.
Oct. 15: Early Voting begins
Oct. 31: Early Voting ends
Oct. 20: Last day to request absentee-by-mail ballot
Nov. 3: Election Day/absentee ballot return deadline
Nov. 13: County Canvass Day (certified results)
Helpful resources
Absentee Ballot Portal (N.C)
Absentee Ballot Request Form
Discover Buncombe Election and Property Information
Early Voting locations, times, and more
Election Services Website
Election Notice (PDF)
Military and Overseas Voting Information
N.C. Board of Elections Website
Poll Worker Application
Register to Vote/Update Voter Information
Registering to Vote as a Person in the Criminal Justice System
Voter Search Tool
Voter Registration Application
Questions?
Email [email protected] or call (828) 250-4200.
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