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North Carolina elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in North Carolina, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in North Carolina are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

May 17, 2022: Primary
July 5, 2022: Primary runoff if no federal offices are involved
July 26, 2022: Primary runoff if federal offices are involved
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of North Carolina elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

North Carolina elections, 2022
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate Click here
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor
Other state executive
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts Click here
School boards Click here
Municipal government Click here
Recalls
Ballot measures
Local ballot measures Click here

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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.


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Voting information

See also: Voting in North Carolina

General election

Election information in North Carolina: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 14, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 14, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 14, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 1, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
  • Online: Nov. 1, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 20, 2022 to Nov. 5, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Primary election

Election information in North Carolina: May 17, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: April 22, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by April 22, 2022
  • Online: April 22, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: May 10, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 10, 2022
  • Online: May 10, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: May 17, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by May 17, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

April 28, 2022 to May 14, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls?

No

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in North Carolina after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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North Carolina Congressional Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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North Carolina Congressional Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

North Carolina State Senate Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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North Carolina State Senate Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

North Carolina State House Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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North Carolina State House Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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