Union County voters do not have to wait until March to make their picks. Early voting opens today, Thursday, Feb. 12, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 28, giving residents nearly three weeks to cast ballots ahead of the March 3 primary. Nine county locations will be open with extended weekday hours and two Saturday options. Same-day registration is available at early voting sites, and voters should be ready to show photo ID when they check in.
County officials rolled out the details on Union County Government, including a QR code with voter ID information and a reminder that early voting is now underway. The post also directs residents to the county Board of Elections webpages for complete site addresses and hours.
Where To Vote And When
The Union County Board of Elections lists nine early voting locations across Monroe, Waxhaw, Indian Trail and Marshville, including the Union County Public Library Griffin Room and Fairview Town Hall, according to the Union County Board of Elections. Weekday hours at all sites run from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and voters also have two Saturday chances to cast ballots, on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Statewide Window And Election Day
The in-person early voting period for the March primary runs from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28 statewide, and Election Day itself is Tuesday, March 3, as outlined by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. The state also provides online tools where voters can look up sample ballots and find county early voting site locators.
Registration, ID And How To Prepare
Union County notes that voters may register and cast a ballot at early voting sites by filling out a registration form and showing proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a North Carolina driver’s license, a student photo ID with a school document showing the address, or a utility bill, bank statement or payroll stub, according to the Union County Board of Elections. Voters who do not have photo ID can request a free ID from the county board. For questions, residents can call 704-283-3809 or email [email protected].
Voters can check their registration status, preview sample ballots and locate the nearest early voting site using the State Board's online resources. Both the State Board and Union County also provide information about accessible voting options for those who need accommodations.
