Election 2024 Guide

Election Day 2024 is Tuesday, November 5th

On November 5th, voters will choose the 47th president of the United States of America.

In addition to the presidential election, there will be elections for all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 34 seats in the United States Senate, 13 governor seats, and hundreds of state, local, and municipal offices.

This guide contains resources about participating in the 2024 election, including information on how to exercise your right to vote and links to sites for election news and fact checking.

The deadline to register to vote is Friday, October 11th at 5 pm.

United States Presidential Election

On Election Day, voters will choose the 47th president of the United States. The following is a list of candidates running for the presidency and their vice presidential running mates in 2024:

• Vice President Kamala Harris/Governor Tim Walz (Democratic Party)
• Former President Donald Trump/Senator JD Vance (Republican Party)
• Jill Stein (Green Party)
• Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party)
• Cornel West (Independent)
• Randall Terry (Constitution Party)

North Carolina Elections

In addition to choosing a new president, North Carolina voters will also be voting for governor, council of state offices (lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and other state executive offices), state supreme court, and members of the United States House of Representatives, North Carolina Senate, and North Carolina House of Representatives. 

North Carolina Governor

Incumbent Governor Roy Cooper, first elected in 2016, is term limited, meaning he can only serve two consecutive terms in office. As a result, the North Carolina governor's seat is open.

The following candidates qualified for the ballot for the gubernatorial election:

• Attorney General Josh Stein (Democratic Party)
• Lieutenant Governor Mark K. Robinson (Republican Party)
• Vinny Smith (Constitution Party)
• Wayne Turner (Green Party)
• Mike Ross (Libertarian Party)

United States House of Representatives Elections (North Carolina)

North Carolina Council of State Elections

North Carolina State Senate Elections

North Carolina State House Elections

North Carolina Supreme Court Election

Municipal Elections in Mecklenburg County

Voters in Mecklenburg County will be voting for a number of municipal offices including county commission, register of deeds, and judicial seats.

The county commission consists of three at-large seats that all Mecklenburg County residents vote for in addition to six district-based seats. Where you live in Mecklenburg County will determine which district level seat that will be on your ballot.