Early voting starts October 17 in Wake Forest & throughout Wake County

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 3:17pm

Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., and 21 other locations throughout Wake County ahead of the November 5 General Election and continues daily through Saturday, Nov. 2, according to the following schedule:

  • Weekdays, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

  • Saturdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Sundays, 1-6 p.m.

According to Wake County, lines are historically shortest on the first days of Early Voting. The busiest times are around lunchtime on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, and the last three days of the Early Voting period.

To find Early Voting locations and check current wait times, visit WakeVotesEarly.com. The site includes an interactive map, hours, details about each voting site, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. Voters can check their voter registration and download a sample ballot customized to their address at ReadyToVote.com. For more information, call the Wake County Board of Elections at 919-404-4040.

Northern Regional Center