Early voting for the November 3, 2026 general election runs October 15–31. North Carolina’s in-person early voting period ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
For Wake County residents, the next step is choosing a location and checking its specific opening hours. The State Board of Elections’ early-voting page links to official site-search and schedule resources. Start there rather than assuming that every location follows the same daily timetable.
If you are planning a visit from Wendell or Wendell Falls, check the official Wake County election information before leaving home. This guide confirms the statewide voting window; use the official location information for the current local schedule.
For voters considering Joyner Park Community Center at 701 Harris Road in Wake Forest, the town lists weekdays 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sundays 1–6 p.m. during October 15–31. Go Wake Forest offers fare-free rides to the site within its service area; the service is for the town limits and part of Wakefield. See the town’s schedule and transit details. These details describe this location; check the official locator for other sites.