Three Ways to Vote

Carrboro residents have three ways to vote in the upcoming special election. Below is a brief description of your options.

Voting on Election Day

Probably the easiest way to vote is to visit your polling location on Tuesday, March 19. The polls will be open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Not sure where to vote? Click here to look up your voter information on the Orange County website. You must be a registered voter to vote on Election Day.

Early Voting

If you want to vote early, you can visit the office of the Orange County Board of Elections in beautiful downtown Hillsborough at the following times:

  • Thursday, February 28, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday, March 1, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Mondays through Fridays, March 4–15, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 16, 9:00 am–1:00 pm

The Board of Elections is located at 208 S Cameron Street in Hillsborough. During the early voting period, you can register and vote at the same time.

Absentee Voting by Mail

Registered voters have the option to vote by mail. You can request a ballot in person or by mail, e-mail, or fax. The deadline to request a ballot is March 12. The deadline to return the ballot is March 18 (or postmarked by Election Day and received by March 22). Click here for instructions on absentee voting from the Orange County Board of Elections.