Early voting in Guilford County runs Oct. 15-31 at 17 sites; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring photo ID. Elections: 336-641-3836.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Guilford County Board of Elections and the N.C. State Board of Elections. We do not endorse candidates or measures.

The next election is the North Carolina general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Depending on where they live, Guilford County voters may see contests for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state judicial seats, the N.C. Senate and House, and local judicial, prosecutorial and county offices, according to the county’s 2026 election schedule.

Who to call

  • Guilford County Board of Elections: 336-641-3836, guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov
  • Greensboro office: Old County Courthouse, 301 W. Market St., Room 115
  • High Point office: 325 E. Russell Ave.
  • Check your registration, polling place and sample ballot: Voter Search

Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026

Date What
5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Regular registration deadline (passed)
8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 Early voting begins
5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 Last day for civilians to request a mail ballot
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Early voting ends
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Deadline to return mail ballots
Noon Friday, Nov. 6 Deadline to fix a mail or provisional ballot, including showing ID
11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 County canvass (results made official)

Missed the registration deadline?

You can register and vote the same day during early voting, Oct. 15-31, at any early voting site. Bring proof of where you live, such as a utility bill, bank statement, pay stub, government letter or DMV-issued ID, along with your photo ID, according to the county’s Oct. 7 announcement.

To register in Guilford County you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 by Election Day, a county resident for 30 days before the election, and not serving a felony sentence, including probation, parole or post-release supervision.

Early voting: 17 sites, same hours

Every site keeps the same schedule, according to the county’s early voting schedule:

  • Weekdays, Oct. 15-16, Oct. 19-23 and Oct. 26-30: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Closed Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18.

Sites in Greensboro:

Site Address
Old County Courthouse, Room 108 301 W. Market St.
NC Cooperative Extension Ag Center (Barn) 3309 Burlington Road
Barber Park (Pavilion) 1500 Barber Park Drive
Brown Recreation Center 302 E. Vandalia Road
Bur-Mil Park Clubhouse 5834 Bur-Mill Club Road
Craft Recreation Center 3911 Yanceyville St.
Leonard Recreation Center 6324 Ballinger Road
Lewis Recreation Center 3110 Forest Lawn Drive
Union Square Campus 124 E. Gate City Blvd.

The other eight are in High Point (Deep River Recreation Center, Roy B. Culler Jr. Senior Center and Washington Terrace Park), Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Stokesdale and at Charlotte Hawkins Brown’s Kimball Hall, 6136 Burlington Road, Gibsonville. You can vote at any of them. Wait times appear on the county’s early voting wait-time dashboard once voting starts.

Election Day

On Nov. 3 you must vote at your own precinct, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find it with the state’s Voter Search tool, which also shows your sample ballot. If you moved within the county more than 30 days before the election and did not update your registration, the county says you may not go back to your old precinct to vote; contact the Board of Elections.

Photo ID

Voters are asked to show photo ID at early voting and on Election Day. The list of accepted IDs, and what to do if you do not have one, is on the State Board of Elections voter ID page.

Voting by mail

Registered voters can request an absentee ballot through the state’s Vote by Mail portal or on the county’s request form. Requests are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and completed ballots must be back by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Track your ballot with BallotTrax; details are on the county’s absentee voting page.

What this means for you

  • Missed Oct. 9? Register and vote the same day at early voting.
  • Early voting is closed the weekend of Oct. 17-18.
  • On Election Day, only your own precinct will do.

Related: who to call at City Hall and moving to Greensboro.

Frequently asked questions

When does early voting start in Guilford County?

Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 17 sites across the county.

Can I still register to vote in Guilford County?

The regular deadline was 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. You can still register and vote at the same time during early voting, Oct. 15-31, with proof of where you live and a photo ID.

Do I need an ID to vote in North Carolina?

Yes. Voters are asked to show photo ID. The N.C. State Board of Elections lists the accepted IDs and the exceptions on its voter ID page.

Where do I vote on Election Day in Guilford County?

At your assigned precinct, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Look up your polling place and sample ballot with the state’s Voter Search tool.

When is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Guilford County?

5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, for civilian voters. Completed ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3.