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Early voting is the most popular way for North Carolinians to cast their ballots — but this can sometimes lead to long lines at the polls.
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To mitigate this, some counties have created wait time trackers for early voting sites, so voters can check how busy a location is before they go.
The News & Observer found wait time tools for Wake, Durham, Orange, Forsyth, Guilford, Cabarrus and Buncombe counties.
Some simply list the early voting sites, along with their associated wait times, while others allow users to access a map and pick the site closest to them before viewing the wait.
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Voters can also find the full list of early voting sites in their county by using the State Board of Elections’ search tool at vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/.
Early voting runs from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31. Locations and schedules vary by county, but most sites are open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some counties also offer early voting on weekends.
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This story was originally published October 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM.