Explaining Same-Day Registration

North Carolina voters will be able to register to vote and cast a ballot all on the same day during the early voting period for this year's primary.

How does same-day registration work and how could it impact the upcoming election?

2008 Primary Election Calendar

Apr. 11	Last day to register to vote if you will vote on the May 6 Election Day, instead of during the early voting period.
Mar. 17 - Apr. 29	Absentee voting by mail.
Apr. 17 - May 3	Early voting and same-day registration. During this period, North Carolina voters can register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day.
May 6	PRIMARY ELECTION DAY (Note: There is no same-day registration on Election Day. You must be registered to vote by Apr. 11 in order to vote on the May 6 primary Election Day.)

Check your current voter registration status.

Contact your county board of elections office for more information.