North Carolina one of 15 states to vote on Super Tuesday
North Carolina will hold a statewide primary election along with 14 others states and the territory of American Samoa on March 5. Early voting in North Carolina begins Feb. 15.
What is Super Tuesday?
Super Tuesday is the day in the presidential primary cycle when the most states vote. In 2024, those states are: North Carolina, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia.
One territory, American Samoa, will also vote.
The term “Super Tuesday” has existed since the 1970s, but in its early days it was sometimes used to refer to the last big collection of primaries, not the first, according to the National Constitution Center. Its modern usage was cemented in the 1980s, as states moved their primaries earlier on the calendar to try to increase their influence.
When is Super Tuesday?
In 2024, Super Tuesday takes place on March 5.
Super Tuesday is occasionally in February but usually in March. Because it is one of the first primary days after those in the designated early-voting states, such as Iowa and New Hampshire, its timing depends on the timing of those states.
Why is Super Tuesday important?
It is common for one-third of all delegates to the Republican or Democratic conventions to be awarded on Super Tuesday. By the time Super Tuesday 2024 is over, 1,151 of the total will have been allocated this primary season.
How to vote in North Carolina on Super Tuesday
Start with your address for a step-by-step guide to register, learn about the candidates on your ballot and to plan a date, time and place to cast your vote.
Why do we need your address?
The WRAL Voter Guide is based on your address because your ballot varies by where you live. Enter your address to see the races and candidates you will vote for come primary day.
Based on your address, see and compare the candidates for each office, and read their answers to questions about the issues you care about.
How do I vote in North Carolina?
North Carolina offers all voters the option to vote by mail.
1. Request a ballot to be mailed to you. Your ballot request must include your date of birth and one of the following to verify your identity:
- North Carolina driver license number or state Department of Motor Vehicles-issued identification card number; or
- Last four digits of your Social Security number.
2. Return your completed ballot and a copy of your photo ID — by mail or in person — to your county board of elections, or drop it off at any early voting site in your county or on Election Day to your county board of elections.
3. Ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — March 5 for the North Carolina primary elections and Nov. 5 for the general election.
Vote early, in person
Early voting for the March 2024 primary runs from Thursday, Feb. 15, through 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.
Enter your address for the days, times and locations of early voting in your county.
During the early voting period, registered voters can cast a ballot at any open location in the county where they live.
You can also register to vote at these locations during the early-voting period.
Vote on primary Election Day, March 5
Primary Election Day in North Carolina is March 5. All registered voters can cast a ballot that day. All polling places are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Election Day, voters must vote in their assigned polling place, and anyone in line at 7:30 p.m., when polls close, will be allowed to cast their ballot.
How can I learn about the candidates?
WRAL News reports daily on the races, the issues and the people of the 2024 election.
Offices from the president of the United States down to local seats on the school board may be on your ballot. Among the positions North Carolina voters will vote for:
- U.S. President
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- State Auditor
- State Treasurer
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Attorney General
- Agriculture Commissioner
- Labor Commissioner
- Insurance Commissioner
- State Senator
- State Representative
- N.C. Supreme Court
- N.C. Court of Appeals
Enter your address above to see profiles of candidates in statewide races and their answers to questions about the issues of the day. We asked questions on issues ranging from immigration and the border to job creation and inflation, from marijuana to school funding to public safety.
Step through the voter guide to compare candidates side-by-side, make your choices on a sample ballot and print and save it to take along to the polls.
Many counties have elections for boards of commissioners and boards of education. Your town or city may also have elections for mayor and seats on the municipal governing board.
