Absentee voting is comprised of two methods by which registered voters may cast ballots other than the traditional method of appearing in person and casting a ballot on the day of the election. These methods are absentee by mail and absentee one-stop.
Absentee by Mail
Any voter registered in Mecklenburg County can request an absentee ballot from the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections prior to the last Tuesday before an election. Their are two options to make the request: option 1 is to visit the portal and request electronically and option two is to complete the
Absentee Ballot Request Form. Numerous outside organizations have sent forms to targeted individuals. As long as these forms are blank when received by the voter - they can be completed and returned. The form can be mailed or hand delivered to our office.
If you are
Military, immediate family of Active Military, or a US citizen overseas, please visit
FVAP.gov to register and request your ballots.
You can no longer verify receipt and processing of your request online. Please email
absentee@mecklenburgcountync.gov to confirm processed. If mailed - you must allow 10 days to receive and process. If emailed, you must allow 4 days to receive and process
FAQs for ABSENTEE BY MAIL
Absentee One-Stop (Early Voting)
Any voter registered in Mecklenburg County may choose to vote in person using One-Stop Absentee Voting which begins the third Wednesday before the election and ends the Saturday prior to the election. Dates, times, and locations vary by election and will be posted prior to each election on this site. Early Voting for the Primary Election to be held May 17, 2022 will begin Thursday, April 28, 2022 and end Saturday,May 14, 2022 at 3 pm. Details will be posted as soon as available. The Board approved 15 sites still to be determined.
How to vote if Sick or Disabled after the request deadline for an absentee ballot?
You must apply in person or have a near relative or verifiable legal guardian apply in person at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections office and a Ballot will be hand delivered to you. Our offices are located at 741 Kenilworth Ave, Suite 202.
This option is only available for sick or disabled voters after 8:00 am on the Wednesday prior to each election but not later than 5:00 pm on the Monday before each election.