Voters Head to the Polls Across Brunswick County for Election Day

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Voters across Brunswick County are heading to their precinct polling places today as the 2026 midterm election cycle reaches its conclusion.

Early Voting Turnout Figures

According to official early voting tracking data from the State Board of Elections and election data repositories, voter turnout was strong during the in-person early voting period and through mail-in absentee ballots prior to Election Day:

• Brunswick County Early Turnout: 62,424 total early votes were cast in Brunswick County ahead of Election Day.

• Statewide Early Turnout Context: Across North Carolina, voters cast 2,819,922 total early ballots (including 2,726,325 in-person early votes and 93,597 returned mail-in ballots).

Election Day Polling Places & Hours

• Polling Hours: All Election Day polling locations across North Carolina and Brunswick County are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. Any voter who is in line at their assigned polling place by 7:30 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot.

• Where to Vote: Unlike early voting, where voters could utilize any of the county’s designated one-stop sites, voters casting a ballot today must vote at their designated home precinct polling location.

• Voter ID Requirement: Voters must bring a valid photo ID to cast their ballot. Acceptable forms of ID include an unexpired (or expired less than one year) North Carolina driver’s license, North Carolina state ID, U.S. passport, or approved college/government employee ID. Voters without an ID can still vote a provisional ballot with an ID Exception Form.

Official Voter & Polling Place Lookup Tools

Voters can verify their assigned home precinct polling site, confirm their voter registration details, or view a sample ballot prior to voting by using official state and county resources:

• State Board Voter Search: Look up your registration details, assigned precinct, and polling location via the North Carolina State Board Voter Search Portal.

• Precinct Address Finder: Search directly by residential street address using the NCSBE Polling Place Search Portal.

• Brunswick County Board of Elections Direct Assistance: Voters seeking local assistance can reach out directly to the county office:

  • Location: 75 Stamp Act Dr NE, Building H, Supply, NC 28462

  • Phone: (910) 253-2620

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