2024 WCDP Election Central

New Voter ID Requirement

Beginning with the 2023 fall municipal elections, voters are asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. If you have an unexpired North Carolina driver’s license, you’re all set — just be sure to bring it with you when you vote.

If you do not have an unexpired North Carolina driver’s license, please check the acceptable list of photo IDs on the State Board of Elections website to see if you already have an acceptable photo ID. If you don’t or if you’re not sure, WCDP recommends that you acquire a free photo ID from the Wake County Board of Elections at 1200 N. New Hope Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610.

Registered Wake County voters can visit the Wake County Board of Elections in-person Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 5:15 PM to acquire a free photo ID. No special documents are needed — you can simply provide your name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number, and have your photo taken.

Vote Early

Early voting for Wake County begins Thursday, February 15th.

Wake County residents can vote at any early voting site in the county. The sites are open on different dates and for different times.

Click here to view the full schedule and find an early voting site near you.

Early Voting FAQs

Vote on Election Day

Vote at your assigned polling place.

Find your polling place:

• Follow this link to the NC State Board of Elections Voter Lookup Tool
• Enter your name and click Search
• Select your name
• Scroll to the section labeled “Your Voting Locations”

Wake County Election Day FAQs

Vote by Mail

Any registered voter may vote absentee by mail for any reason. Request your ballot by filling out the online form on the Wake County Board of Elections website.

Wake County Absentee by Mail Voting information

Voter Protection

Trouble at the polling place? Issues with casting your vote? Confused about voting rules? Contact NCDP VoPro at 1-833-VOTE4NC (1-833-868-3462).