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.
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. This form is updated annually and is not yet available for 2023. Numerous outside organizations have sent forms to targeted individuals. As long as these forms are dated for the current year and are blank when received by the voter - the form 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 request through the portal for verification and updates on your absentee.
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 Thursday before the election and ends the Saturday prior to the election. You may register and vote at any early voting location. You do not have to go to an assigned location.
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 September 12, 2023 will begin Thursday, August 24, 2023 and end Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 3 pm. Details will be posted as soon as available.
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.