How It Works

The ballot will be live
October 17 – November 5, 2024

We encourage younger participants in First Vote NC to consult a parent, caregiver, teacher, faith leader, civic leader or other grown up.

Here is EdNC’s voter’s guide. »
Here is a link to the NC State Board of Elections voter page. »
Computer devices show the First Vote NC website

Click on the VOTE icon in the upper right corner of the First Vote NC homepage.

First Vote voters may use laptops, desktop computers, phones, or tablets to cast their ballot.

The ballot will include
national and statewide races:

  • President and Vice President of the United States
  • NC Governor
  • NC Lieutenant Governor
  • NC Secretary of State
  • NC Auditor
  • NC Treasurer
  • NC Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • NC Attorney General
  • NC Commissioner of Agriculture
  • NC Commissioner of Labor
  • NC Commissioner of Insurance
  • NC Supreme Court Chief Justice
  • NC Court of Appeals Judge

At the conclusion of voting, students may elect to complete an exit poll.

An “I First Voted!” sticker will appear on the student’s screen. We encourage students to have a photo taken of them holding up the sticker on their device and post it on social media tagging @EducationNC.

Results will be available after the election.

If you have questions about First Vote NC, contact Nancy Rose.

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