Haywood County Government Board of Elections

03/03/2026

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It’s Election Day for the 2026 Primary!

Polls are open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM today, March 3.
If you’re in line by 7:30 PM, you can still vote.

🪪 Don’t forget your photo ID!
Accepted forms include:
• NC driver’s license
• State-issued ID
• Valid U.S. passport
• Military or veterans ID

Not sure where to go? View your polling location and sample ballot here:
https://haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Make your plan, bring your ID, and make your voice heard today!

02/25/2026

So far, 3,500+ people have already voted early right here in Haywood County — thank you for showing up!

There’s still time to make your plan:

✅ Early Voting ends Saturday, February 28
✅ Election Day is Tuesday, March 3

Whether you vote early or on Election Day, every vote matters. Let’s keep the momentum going — get out and vote! 💪🇺🇸

02/24/2026

Primary Election Day 2026 is only one week away! Are you ready?

On Tuesday, March 3, polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Registered voters can find their polling place and sample ballot here: bit.ly/3rcR2WN

02/24/2026

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Welcome to the official podcast of Haywood County, NC Government, where we bring you insightful conversations, updates, and stories that matter to our community. Smoky Mountain Echo is hosted by Haywood County’s Public Information Officer, Dillon Huffman.

02/17/2026

Early voting is happening now for the March 2026 Primary Election in Haywood County — and there’s still time to make your voice heard. So far, 1,454 ballots have been cast in Haywood County!

📅 In-Person Early Voting
👉 Ends Saturday, February 28

📍 Early Voting Locations:

• Haywood County Senior Resource Center
81 Elmwood Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786

• Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library
11 Pennsylvania Avenue
Canton, NC 28716

• Clyde Town Hall
8437 Carolina Boulevard
Clyde, NC 28721

🗓️ Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Election Day information, including polling locations, can be found on our website:
https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our community — so grab a friend, pick a day, and make a plan. Let’s keep the momentum going, Haywood!

02/10/2026

Early voting for the March 2026 Primary Election is almost here!

📅 In-Person Early Voting
👉 Thursday, February 12 – Saturday, February 28

Haywood County Early Voting Schedule:

Thursday, February 12, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday, February 13, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026 — CLOSED
Sunday, February 15, 2026 — CLOSED
Monday, February 16, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 19, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday, February 20, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026 — CLOSED
Sunday, February 22, 2026 — CLOSED
Monday, February 23, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 26, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday, February 27, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 28, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Click here for Haywood County Early Voting Locations: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our community — so grab a friend, pick a day, and make a plan. Let’s turn out, Haywood!

02/10/2026

Early voting for the March 2026 Primary Election is almost here!

📅 In-Person Early Voting
👉 Thursday, February 12 – Saturday, February 28

Haywood County Early Voting Locations:

-Haywood County Senior Resource Center
81 Elmwood Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786

-Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library
11 Pennsylvania Avenue
Canton, NC 28716

-Clyde Town Hall
8437 Carolina Boulevard
Clyde NC 28721

Click here for the Haywood County Early Voting Schedule: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our community — so grab a friend, pick a day, and make a plan. Let’s turn out, Haywood!

02/09/2026

Press Release: State Board Sends Letters to Voters with Unvalidated Identification Numbers | NCSBE

The State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that did not validate against other government databases.

02/08/2026

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Early voting for the March 2026 Primary Election is almost here!

📅 In-Person Early Voting
👉 Thursday, February 12 – Saturday, February 28

Whether you like to vote early, on your lunch break, or between errands — this is your chance to make your voice heard.

✨ Quick ballot breakdown (North Carolina’s semi-closed primary):
🔴 Registered Republican (REP)? You’ll vote a Republican ballot
🔵 Registered Democrat (DEM)? You’ll vote a Democratic ballot
⚪ Unaffiliated (UNA)? You get to choose either a REP or DEM ballot

Sample REP ballot: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7459/SAMPLE-REP_2026
Sample DEM ballot: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7458/SAMPLE-DEM_2026

Ready to plan your visit?
Click here for the Haywood County Early Voting Schedule: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our community — so grab a friend, pick a day, and make a plan. Let’s turn out, Haywood!

02/05/2026

The regular voter registration deadline for the March 3 primary is Friday, February 6. This is the last day for voters who wish to vote on Primary Day or change their party affiliation.

Read the full release from the NC State Board of Elections: tinyurl.com/2bx985n5

01/13/2026

🗳️ Make Your Plan to Vote – March 2026 Primary

🗓️ In-Person Early Voting
📍 Begins: Thursday, February 12
📍 Ends: Saturday, February 28
➡️ View the full early voting schedule: https://www.haywoodcountync.gov/173/Elections

🗳️ Primary Election Day
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ Polls open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Your vote matters. Make a plan, know your dates, and be sure your voice is heard in the March 2026 Primary! ✔️

01/13/2026

🗳️ Voter Registration Deadline Approaching!

📝 Friday, February 6 | by 5:00 PM

Make sure your voice is ready to be heard!
✔️ Register to vote or update your existing voter registration by the deadline.
✔️ Check your registration status anytime using the Voter Lookup Tool:
👉 https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Don’t wait—take a minute to make sure your voter information is up to date so you can have your voice heard in the March 2026 Primary.