Early voting in Forsyth County runs Oct. 15-31 at 14 sites; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring photo ID. Elections: 336-703-2800.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Forsyth County Board of Elections and the N.C. State Board of Elections. We do not endorse candidates or measures.

The next election is the North Carolina general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. In even-numbered years Forsyth County ballots can include U.S. Senate and House, the N.C. General Assembly, judges, district attorney, sheriff, county commissioners and the Board of Education, according to the county’s election schedule. Your exact ballot depends on where you live.

Who to call

  • Forsyth County Board of Elections: 336-703-2800, fcvotes@forsyth.cc
  • Office: Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
  • Check your registration, polling place and sample ballot: Voter Search

Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026

From the county’s 2026 key dates:

Date What
5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Registration and party change deadline (passed)
8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 Early voting begins
5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 Last day to request a mail ballot
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Early voting ends
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day; mail ballots due by 7:30 p.m.
Noon Tuesday, Nov. 10 Deadline to fix a mail or provisional ballot
11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 County canvass (results made official)

Missed the registration deadline?

You can register and vote the same day during early voting, Oct. 15-31, at any early voting site, under the county’s same-day registration rules. Bring proof of where you live along with your photo ID; the county’s same-day registration guide, linked on that page, lists the documents that count. The 30-day residency deadline for this election was Oct. 4.

Early voting: 14 sites

Early voting needs no reason, and you can vote at any site in the county, according to the early voting page. Every site keeps the same hours:

  • Oct. 15-16, Oct. 19-23 and Oct. 26-30 (weekdays): 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 25: noon to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Closed Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18.

Sites in Winston-Salem:

Site Address
Brown and Douglas Neighborhood Center 4725 Indiana Ave.
Mazie Woodruff Center 4905 Lansing Drive
Miller Park Community Center 400 Leisure Lane
Old Town Neighborhood Center 4550 Shattalon Drive
Polo Park Community Center 1850 Polo Road
Southside Branch Library 3185 Buchanan St.
United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church 450 Metropolitan Drive
WSSU Anderson Center 1545 Reynolds Park Road

The other six are the Clemmons Branch Library, the Kernersville Recreation and Event Center and Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville, the Lewisville Branch Library, the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library and the Walkertown Branch Library.

Election Day

On Nov. 3 you must vote at your own precinct, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find it with the state’s Voter Search tool, which also shows your sample ballot, or the county’s polling places page.

Photo ID

Voters are asked to show photo ID at early voting and on Election Day. The list of accepted IDs, and what to do if you do not have one, is on the State Board of Elections voter ID page.

Voting by mail

Any registered North Carolina voter can request a mail ballot through the state’s absentee ballot portal or on the county’s request form. Requests are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Return the ballot by mail or in person at the Board of Elections; it must arrive by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, according to the county’s absentee voting page. Include a photocopy of an acceptable ID, or the ID exception form, in the pocket on the outside of the ballot envelope. The copy does not have to be in color but must be readable.

What this means for you

  • Missed Oct. 9? Register and vote the same day at early voting.
  • Early voting is closed the weekend of Oct. 17-18 and short on Sunday, Oct. 25.
  • On Election Day, only your own precinct will do.

Related: who to call at City Hall and moving to Winston-Salem.

Frequently asked questions

When does early voting start in Forsyth County?

Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 14 sites across the county.

Can I still register to vote in Forsyth County?

The regular deadline was 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. You can still register and vote at the same time during early voting, Oct. 15-31, with proof of where you live and a photo ID.

Do I need an ID to vote in North Carolina?

Yes. Voters are asked to show photo ID, and mail voters must include a copy of an acceptable ID or an ID exception form. The State Board of Elections lists accepted IDs on its voter ID page.

Where do I vote on Election Day in Forsyth County?

At your assigned precinct, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Look up your polling place and sample ballot with the state’s Voter Search tool.

When is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Forsyth County?

5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Completed ballots must reach the Forsyth County Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.