CHARLOTTE — Saturday is your last chance to vote early if you plan to do so before Election Day, and we’ve already seen more North and South Carolinians hit the polls than the last midterms.
Early voting in the Tar Heel State is up 36%, with more than 2.1 million ballots cast.
In South Carolina, over 800,000 voters have hit the polls, setting a new record for early voting in a gubernatorial election.
Polls for early voting close at 3 p.m. in North Carolina. In South Carolina, you have until 6 p.m.
[ LINK: The 2026 North Carolina Political Beat Candidate Guide ]
[ LINK: The 2026 South Carolina Political Beat Candidate Guide ]
Make sure you bring a photo ID in both states.
If you plan to vote absentee or by mail, time is also running out. Ballots must be returned and inside the elections office by 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, or it can’t count. Remember to include a copy of your photo ID, and make sure to seal and sign the envelope.
Join us on Channel 9 on election night, Tuesday. Our team will be with the candidates across the Carolinas. ABC’s election coverage starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, followed by WSOC Tonight at 11 p.m. We will also stream the election results and every speech on WSOCTV.com.