Early voting begins across North Carolina ahead of November election

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Early voting began across North Carolina Thursday, Oct. 15, giving voters an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

At the Northeast Regional Library in New Hanover County, dozens of voters lined up Thursday morning, about 10 minutes before the polling location opened.

The early voting period runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, with voting ending at 3 p.m. that day.

During early voting, registered voters can update their name or address within the same county when checking in at a voting location.

Eligible residents who are not registered to vote can also register and cast their ballots at the same early voting site.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.