Early Voting for the 2023 Cary Municipality Election Begins This Week – Here’s What to Know

Please note: photo ID is now required to participate in the election. You can read more about the requirements here.

On Thursday, September 21st, early voting will begin for the 2023 municipality election. You can read more about who is running for the town council election here. Voters will have the option to vote in-person early, vote in-person on election day (October 10th), or vote via mail through an absentee ballot.

The mayor, district B, district D, and one at-large seat will be on the ballot for this election. No matter where you live in Cary, you will have the option to participate in this year’s election. District A, district D, and the other at-large seat will be on the ballot for 2025.

How to vote early:

Please note: If you didn’t register or need to update your information, you can do so when you show up to vote.

There are two early voting sites in Cary, one in Wake County, and one in Chatham County. Early voting begins on Thursday, September 21st, and ends Saturday, October 7th. You do not need an appointment and can walk-in during operating hours. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID.

Wake County

Address: 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513 (Herbert C. Young Community Center)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Click here to view the website.

Chatham County

Address: 581 New Hope Church Rd., Apex, NC 27523 (New Hope Baptist Church)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Click here to view the website.

Durham County

There are 5 voting facilities in Durham county. You can view the locations along with more information by visiting this website.

How to vote by mail (absentee ballot):

Those voting via an absentee ballot will need to provide a photocopy of their photo ID when voting by mail.

Wake County

Wake County residents may request an absentee ballot either by mail or online by visiting this website.

Chatham County

Chatham County residents may request a ballot by mail or online by visiting this website.

Durham County

Durham County residents may request a ballot by mail or online by visiting this website.

How to vote on election day:

Election day is Tuesday, October 10th.

Wake County

Wake County has a tool to look-up where you are supposed to vote. You can access it here.

Chatham County

You can use a tool to find where you should vote on election day. You can access it here.

Durham County

Durham County has an interactive map that you can use to find your polling place. You can access it here.

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