Pender County announces polling place changes, early voting schedule for 2026 election

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Board of Elections is reminding voters about several polling place changes ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, as early voting prepares to begin this week.

One-stop early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 15, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, at two locations in Pender County.

Officials are also encouraging residents to check their assigned Election Day precincts, as several polling locations have changed.

Election Day polling location changes

The following changes will be in effect for the Nov. 3 election:

• Malpass Corner Elementary School, 4992 Malpass Corner Road, Burgaw, will replace the Canetuck Community Building, Moore’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church and Atkinson School Gym.
• Heide Trask Auxiliary Gym, 14328 N.C. Highway 210, Rocky Point, will replace Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Cape Fear Elementary School.
• Burgaw Middle School Gym, 500 S. Wright St., Burgaw, will replace the Pender County Cooperative Extension Auditorium.
• Penderlea Gym, 231 W.H. Robbins Road, Willard, will replace Union Rescue Squad Building and Watha Town Hall/Community Center.
• Scotts Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, will replace Wesleyan Chapel Fellowship Hall.

Voters can verify their assigned polling locations by using the North Carolina State Board of Elections voter lookup tool.

Early voting locations and hours

Pender County voters can cast their ballots at either of the following early voting locations, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct:

• Pender County Cooperative Extension Auditorium: 801 S. Walker St., Burgaw.
• Pender County Annex Building: 15060 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead.

Both locations will follow the same schedule:

• Oct. 15-16: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 17: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 19-23: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Oct. 26-30: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Cooperative Extension Auditorium will serve as an early voting location instead of the Board of Elections office.

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precinct polling location.

Residents with questions about polling locations or the election can contact the Pender County Board of Elections at 910-259-1220 or penderboe@pendercountync.gov.

The Board of Elections office is located at 305 S. Walker St. in Burgaw.