Your Carteret County
voting guide.

Early voting: October 15–31

Use any of the county’s three early voting sites: the Board of Elections in Beaufort, Fort Benjamin Park in Newport, or Western Park Community Center in Cedar Point.

Check the hours before you go

The county announcement lists weekday hours of 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m. On October 31, voting closes at 3 p.m. Confirm the schedule with the Board of Elections.

Election Day: November 3

Polls are open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The absentee-by-mail request deadline is October 20 at 5 p.m.

Bring your questions to the source

Read the county’s guidance on photo ID, same-day registration during early voting, and curbside access. The Board of Elections can answer voter-specific questions at 252-728-8460.

This is a summary of official county information, checked October 19, 2026. Follow the original sources for updates.