North Carolina Early Voting Tops 1.1 Million Ballots
Early voting turnout is high in North Carolina, with over 1.1 million ballots cast statewide and more than 65,000 in the Cape Fear region, as the 2026 midterm elections draw near.
Wilmington, NC, October 23, 2026 —
More than 1.1 million ballots have been cast during early voting across North Carolina, including over 65,000 in the Cape Fear region, as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The reported figures describe turnout as high.
The available information does not specify the date on which the totals were recorded or provide a source for the figures. It also does not identify the counties included in the Cape Fear regional total, or explain how that regional figure was calculated.
No comparison with turnout in previous elections or with the number of registered voters was provided. As a result, the figures establish the reported number of ballots cast but do not, on their own, show how turnout compares with earlier election cycles or what share of eligible voters has participated.
The summary also does not provide a breakdown by voting method, county, or voter group. Information about the remaining early-voting period, polling locations, or the number of ballots expected before Election Day was not included.
With the 2026 midterm elections drawing near, the statewide and Cape Fear totals offer a snapshot of early voting participation. Further details—including when the counts were compiled and what benchmark supports the description of turnout as high—were not provided.
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