About First Vote NC

First Vote NC is EducationNC's online, simulated election experience for North Carolina’s future voters.

The purpose is for students to graduate civic ready.

In previous years, educators have used First Vote NC to lead high school students through simulations in the 2016 presidential, 2017 municipal, 2018 midterm, 2019 municipal, and 2020 presidential elections. In 2024, First Vote NC is available to all students K-12 regardless of school setting.

First Vote NC was recognized nationally in fall 2018 with the American Civic Collaboration Award (known as the Civvys).