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2026 General Election Early Voting

Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Venue: Main Library – Main Auditorium, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Family

Avoid long lines and vote early! To find full details on Early Voting, visit the Durham County Board of Elections website at www.dcovotes.com. Questions? - Contact the Durham County Board of Elections at 919-560-0700 or via email at elections@dconc.gov EARLY VOTING DATES (OCT. 15TH - OCT. 31ST) Monday - Friday (Weekdays) 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 17th, Oct. 24th, Oct. 31st) 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 18th and Oct. 25th) 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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2026 General Election Early Voting

“Vote during the early window to bypass the busy election day crowds.”

When
Oct 16
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The 2026 General Election Early Voting is an opportunity for registered voters to cast their ballots ahead of election day at designated regional sites. What to Know: Voting takes place in the Main Auditorium of the Durham Main Library. There is no cost to participate. The site is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the voting window. Taking advantage of weekend voting hours on Saturday or Sunday is a smart way to check this important task off your list without rushing during the busy school week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to vote early?
No, participating in early voting is completely free.

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2026 General Election Early Voting runs Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM.

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Main Library – Main Auditorium is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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