Polls close at 7:30 pm on March 3rd, 2026 Primary Elections. Results can be viewed at the following link after the close of polls.

For Beaufort County Results, click HERE 

For State Results, click HERE

The absentee ballot request deadline* for the March 2026 primary election is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

The March 2026 primary election is Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026.

Learn how to request an absentee ballot: Vote By Mail.

*Absentee ballot deadlines differ for military and overseas citizen voters.

The absentee meeting at 5 pm, Tuesday, February 17th has been canceled due to lack of business. The next absentee meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24th at 5 pm. 

State Board of Elections - Raleigh, N.C. — In-person early voting for the 2026 primary election begins Thursday and ends at 3 p.m. February 28 in all 100 counties.

Beaufort County offices will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

The absentee meeting at 5 pm, Tuesday, February 3rd has been canceled due to weather. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 5 pm. 

Beaufort County offices will be closed Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, due to winter storm impacts.

Beaufort County offices will be closed Monday, February 2nd, 2026, due to winter storm impacts.