Disability Rights North CarolinaAccess the Vote NC
DRNC’s non-partisan voting project, Access the Vote NC, focuses on making voting accessible and available to people with disabilities.
People with disabilities who are eligible to vote in North Carolina · Election Day is November 3, 2026. Early Voting runs October 15 to October 31, 2026; Vote by Mail starts September 4, 2026, with a request deadline of October 20
From disabilityrightsnc.org/our-work/voting ↗About this program
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Statewide Guide: This guide is produced by Disability Rights NC, Democracy NC, Common Cause, El Pueblo and other nonprofit groups.
Sheriff Guide: This guide is produced by Disability Rights NC and You Can Vote. Candidate data is provided by Ballot Builder by Branch.
One in four people eligible to vote has a disability. If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as people without disabilities, there would be 2.35 million more voters. We want you to have the information you need to Get Out the Vote next election and make your voice heard.
Questions
How can I get help to vote if I have a disability?
If you have a disability , you can get help to vote from anyone you choose, except your employer or union agent. If you are unable to enter the voting place without physical assistance due to age or disability you can vote curbside in a car.
What is the phone number for disability related voting requests?
For disability related requests call DRNC's hotline at 888-WEVOTE2 (888-938-6832).
Can a blind or visually impaired voter vote by mail?
If you are a blind or visually impaired voter in North Carolina, you may request, mark, and return an accessible absentee ballot online through the NC Absentee Ballot Portal.
Do I need a reason to vote by mail in North Carolina?
Any registered North Carolina voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. You do not need a reason.
Details
- Who
- People with disabilities who are eligible to vote in North Carolina
- When
- Election Day is November 3, 2026. Early Voting runs October 15 to October 31, 2026; Vote by Mail starts September 4, 2026, with a request deadline of October 20
- Where
- North Carolina
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