Georgia and North Carolina – are kicking off early in-person voting this week, and the Peach State is already seeing a record number of voters. Between a flurry of legislative changes and the fallout from Hurricane Helene,

North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton opened a pack of shiny stickers and passed them out to young volunteers getting ready to canvass for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

WUNC is providing helpful information about what you need to vote, and the location of your early voting or precinct polling sites.

Early voting kicks off this week in the key battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, giving voters an opportunity to participate in the democratic process at a time that’s more convenient for them.

In-person early voting in North Carolina starts on Thursday. You can vote at any early voting location in your county. People can also register to vote. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director Michael Dickerson reminded people they must bring a photo ID to vote.

During that period, there will be numerous sites across the state where registered voters can cast their ballots ahead of the general election slated for Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s everything you need to know about early voting in North Carolina.

Election Day is Nov. 5! The early voting period begins in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 17, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Confused about how to vote? We’ve got you covered with answers to some of the most common questions.

With just a few weeks left before Election Day, in-person early voting is set to begin in North Carolina. Starting Thursday, Oct. 17, voters will be able to cast ballots in-person, at any polling place in the county in which they are registered.