Election dates are subject to change in accordance with North Carolina General Statute. Additional election dates may be scheduled if special elections are called.
Early voting begins the 3 rd Thursday prior to each election
and ends the Saturday prior to each election at 3 pm.
Locations are determined during the months prior to each election date.
Check our website for updated information on early voting for each election.
2020 Elections
Filing opens at noon on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 12 PM (noon) and closes at on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 12 PM (noon).
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Primary to include Presidential Preference
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, or Tuesday, May 12, 2020*
Second Primary (if necessary)
*If 2nd primary involves candidates for US House or US Senate, per NCGS 163-111(e) all 2nd primaries will be held May 12, 2020.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
General Election
2021 Elections
Filing opens at noon on Friday, July 2, 2021 and closes at noon on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
City of Charlotte Primary
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
City of Charlotte 2nd Primary if needed
City of Matthews Primary if needed
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Municipal Elections to include: City of Charlotte, Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, and Stallings; Charlotte Mecklenburg County School Board
Health Alert: To prevent spread of COVID-19, County services are operating at a limited capacity.