Almost All Things to Know About 2026 Mid-Term Elections
Voter Registration
If you’re not already registered, get registered right now.
Use this link to learn everything about how to register to vote in Brunswick County Voter Registration Link
If you are registered, check your voter “status” often by using this link: Check My Voter Registration Status
Check your voter registration status at least monthly and weekly during October.
The link #3 above will take you to the search form. Type your information in the blanks. In the County box, click the down arrow and choose Brunswick. Lastly, click the “search” button at the bottom left. To be extra cautious, DO NOT click the RESET button. If you insert the wrong information, use the delete button to remove unwanted info for each box before you push “Search”. Remember many names are common, so provide as much information as you can to ensure it takes you to your registration record. It’s quick and free!
Registration DEADLINE is 5 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026
HOWEVER
There is Same-Day Registration
To register using same-day registration, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements.
For voter qualifications, visit Who Can Register.
Voters registering during the early voting period must have resided in the county where they are registering for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
Find details about early voting at Vote Early in Person.
Unsure if you are registered to vote?
Find out your voter registration status with the Voter Search.
Questions or Problems? Call Brunswick County Board of Elections 910-253-2620. They are glad to help.
Dates Related to Voting
GENERAL ELECTION (mid-terms) – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Friday, September 4 – Absentee ballots available
Sunday, October 4 – Residency deadline
Friday, October 9 – Voter registration deadline
Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 31 – Early voting
Tuesday, October 20, 5:00 p.m. – Last day to request an absentee ballot
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. – General Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. – Absentee ballots due at the Board of Elections office
Friday, November 6 (Noon) – Deadline for provisional voters to show acceptable ID
Friday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. – Canvass (When the ballot counting is completed and the winner is officially declared.)
Who are the candidates in the 2026 Mid-term Election?
Here’s a link that will list all of Brunswick County candidates. Candidates
Where, What Dates, and What Times can I vote?
Here is the link to Brunswick County: Early Polling Places, Dates and Times
SAMPLE BALLOTS - MID-TERM 2026
Sample Ballot District 17 Sample Ballot District 19
(Sample Ballots are not yet available. Watch this space. We will add a link here as soon as they are published by the Brunswick County Board of Elections.)
“Elections belong to the people.”
Abraham Lincoln
It’s out civic duty to vote. Voting is our civic voice and is more effective than complaining. Every vote counts. Even one vote can change an election outcome. So, make a plan. Let this link and organization Vote 411 help make it easy.
Worried About Interference in Our Elections?
You’re not alone! Many people and organizations are working on the problem now. Although nothing can be said with100% certainty, here is general information from Corey Dukes from Protect Democracy and Leah Greenberg of the national Indivisible organization.
Federal and State GOP strategy - to cause chaos, doubts and fears in the public
Lies - Flood the media and public appearances with misinformation and false statements.
Disrupt - Threaten or attempt to enact new rules, laws and procedures restricting voting.
Deny - the actual election results.
How to combat this chaos.
Don’t succumb to their strategy and lose hope. Help others to stay strong.
Don’t amplify their lies by repeating them to others. Promote a positive voting attitude.
Remember, voting is controlled by the states.
Get involved through organizations, working the polls, and being informed.
Make a plan to vote and vote early. Volunteer to help others to vote.
Remember, over 60 state level courts ruled against Trump’s 2020 efforts to deny the election results.
The last thing Trump and the GOP wants is a strong, confident and joyous voting public.