Early Voting Has Begun in Brunswick County for 2026 General Election

Registered voters can cast ballots at any early voting location through October 31

By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC —  Early voting for the 2026 General Election began Thursday, October 15, and continues through Saturday, October 31, offering Brunswick County voters the opportunity to cast ballots before Election Day.

During the early voting period, registered voters may vote in person at any designated early voting site within Brunswick County, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct.

Early voting locations include:
•Brunswick County Government Center (Cooperative Extension Building N), 25 Referendum Drive NE, Bolivia
•Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland
•Homer E. Wright Event Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, Southport
•Brunswick Center at Supply, 101 Stone Chimney Road SE, Supply
•Sunset Beach Community Center, 200 Station Trail, Sunset Beach
The Government Center location will operate on a different schedule than the four satellite locations.

Early Voting Hours – Monday through Friday (Oct. 15-30)
•Government Center: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•Satellite locations: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 24
•Government Center: Closed
•Satellite locations: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 25
•All locations closed
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Last Day of Early Voting)
•All locations: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

County election officials encourage voters to review their sample ballots before arriving at the polls. Registered voters can access and mark their sample ballot through the state’s Voter Search tool and bring the completed sample ballot with them for reference while voting.

Voters can also monitor wait times at early voting sites through Brunswick County’s online wait-time tracker.

All voters will be asked to present an approved photo ID when checking in to vote.

Same-day registration will be available during the early voting period for eligible individuals who meet residency requirements and provide acceptable proof of residency.

Voter Checklist
☐ Bring a valid photo ID.
☐ Review your sample ballot before voting.
☐ Check wait times before you go.
☐ Bring proof of residency if using same-day registration.
☐ Vote at any Brunswick County early voting site.
Early Voting: October 15-31, 2026.

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