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Election DayTuesday, November 3

Polls are open today until 7:30 p.m. for the 2026 midterm elections

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If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Port City Daily's voter guide links free candidate questionnaires for races in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties, including and the N.C. General Assembly.

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today

Polling places in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties on Election Day

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.6:30 a.m.to 7:30 p.m.
  • 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Polls open
Date
Tue., Nov. 3
ID
Photo ID required

Source: Port City Daily

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WhenWhat
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Polls open
DateTue., Nov. 3
IDPhoto ID required
  • ID: a valid photo ID, or a photo ID exemption form
  • Who: registered voters only
  • Where: your own precinct location

We suggest checking your sample ballot before you go. Driving through Pender County? WWAY says drivers can expect intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, Nov. 2 on N.C. 53 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

3constitutional amendments on the ballot this year

Port City Daily's guide points to its reporting on all three.

Source: Port City Daily

Sources: Port City Daily, WWAYTV3

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