Charlotte Democracy Center

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Community Outreach

Our work in Charlotte is rooted in meeting people where they are.

By collaborating with schools, local and state officials, and advocacy groups, we ensure that resources and information reach the communities that need them most.

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Community Resources

Key Community Resources

Check Voter Registration & Lookup: NC Voter Lookup

NC Voter Registration Info: NCSBE Registration Info

Find Your Local Polling Place: Polling Place Lookup

NC Early Voting Information: Early Voting Schedule

NC Board of Elections: NC Petition Search

Free & Accessible Community Resources for
Young Adults & Marginalized Communities

NC Benefits Assistance (Food, Housing, & Healthcare): NC DHHS Benefits
Find Local Food Banks & Pantries: NC Food Bank Locator
Free & Low-Cost Healthcare Clinics: NC Free Clinics Emergency Rental & Housing Assistance: NC Housing Help
Workforce Training & Job Placement: NCWorks Career Center
Youth & Young Adult Programs (Education & Job Readiness): NC Youth Programs
Mental Health & Crisis Support: Hope4NC Helpline

Why These Elections Matter!

North Carolina has over 550 municipalities—cities, towns, and villages—each making critical decisions on local development, public safety, sanitation, taxation, and other community policies.

Most local elections occur in odd-numbered years, like 2025, where voters elect mayors, city council members, and decide on potential referendum, such as property taxes or public funding initiatives.

North Carolina Election Dates in 2025

North Carolina has three municipal election dates in 2025:

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 – Partisan primary by county (if necessary)

Forsyth County:
Bethania, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, Walkertown
Guilford County:
Kernersville
Lee County: Sanford
Madison County:
Hot Springs, Marshall, Mars Hill
Mecklenburg County: Charlotte

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 – Second primary, primary election, or general election
(varies by municipality)

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – General election or runoff (varies by municipality)

Voting in North Carolina

Check Your Voter Registration

Make sure you are vote ready. Click the link below to check your voter registration status to make sure that you are ready for any North Carolina election.

Check Registration

Register to Vote

To register to vote you must be:
-A citizen of the United States.
-A legal resident of North Carolina and of the county in which you wish to vote.
-At least 17 1/2 years of age to register and 18 to vote.

You may NOT register to vote if you:
-Are currently serving a sentence for a felony.
-Have been ruled mentally incompetent by a court.

Register to Vote

Restoration of Rights

Once a person is convicted of a felony, they lose the right to vote in North Carolina until they have completed their sentence. This includes completing any aspect of their sentences in prison or jail, as well as any period of probation, post-release supervision, or parole associated with a felony sentence.  Once their period of supervision is over, a person convicted of a felony automatically regains the right to vote. They must still register to vote, even if they were previously registered to vote prior to being convicted of a felony.  

Available Activities

In 2024 there will be both in-person and remote activities. Remote activities can be done at home on the road or from any state. Find out how you can plug in.
CFCG Postcards

Sending Postcards

Write postcards to get out the vote!

Postcards
Black woman on phone

Making Phone Calls

Phone banks Black voters in North Carolina.

Make Calls
Black man texting

Texting Voters

Texting will start in October 2024.

Attend a Training
Canvass

Canvass

Canvassing will start in July.



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Poll Workers

Poll Worker

Become a poll worker to welcome voters and make sure democracy works for everyone.

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Election Protection

We need people at the polls and reviewing reported voting issues with 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

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