For more information on the election and how to register to vote, visit the Clay County Board of Elections website or visit them in person at     75 Riverside Circle, Suite 3, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Absentee Voting by Mail Begins - September 4, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline - October 9, 2026

Early Voting Begins - October 15, 2026

Last Day to Request a Civilian Absentee Ballot - October 20, 2026

Early Voting Ends - October 31, 2026

Last Day to Return an Absentee Ballot - November 3, 2026 at 7:30pm

ELECTION DAY - November 3, 2026

County Canvass - November 13, 2026 at 11:00am