Our Mission:

EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.

The League of Women Voters of Wake County is a nonpartisan, grassroots political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate. Membership is open to anyone 16 years of age or older.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

The public is invited to
LWV-Wake's Timely Topics
Abortion in NC: Impact on Democracy
September 17, 2024 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
NCSU University Club

The League's first Timely Topics session of the year will be hosted by the Women's Rights Committee and will feature a short documentary from the ACLU. A panel discussion will follow which includes Liz Barber (ACLU), Dr. David McLennan (Meredith Poll, Meredith College), and Samran Jain (Sistersong), each offering unique perspectives on the topic.

There is ample free parking at the University Club, which is located at 4200 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC

2024 Election Central

October 5, 2024

Deadline to register to vote in person on Election Day.

Check your voter registration status at VOTE411.org.

October 17 - Nov. 2, 2024

You can register & vote same day day during Early Voting.

Locations and Times vary.

Visit WakeVotesEarly.com for details.

October 29, 2024

Absentee Vote by Mail Ballot Request Deadline is October 29th at 5:00 p.m.

Ballots must be RECEIVED by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.

Ballots may be physically delivered to the County Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m.

Track your absentee ballot at NC BallotTrax.

November 5, 2024

Election Day

You must vote at your set voting location. Find your polling place.

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Any voter in line at their assigned polling place at 7:30 p.m. will be able to vote.

Absentee Ballot Distribution and NC Vote411.org Info Delayed

Because of a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling on Monday, September 9, both absentee ballot distribution and ballot/candidate information on Vote411.org for North Carolina are delayed.

The North Carolina Board of Elections stated that absentee ballots will go out to military and overseas voters September 20. The Board will start sending out ballots on September 24 to other voters who requested them.

Please see the linked pages below for more information.

Read NCBOE Statement

Read Local Media Coverage

LWVNC Premiers New Voter Education Videos

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina has released two new animated videos that walk voters through the election process, with particular attention paid to what's new in 2024.

Part 1 covers election changes and safeguards in place for 2024, including ID requirements, absentee ballot signature requirements, measures to prevent double voting, ballot tracking, and more.

Part 2 covers the canvass process, hand-to-eye recounts, election security, and more. Your next step should be making a voting plan, keeping in mind key dates when it comes to the fall 2024 election.

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The League is a powerful, grassroots membership organization that works to educate voters and make government more accountable to the people.

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Your contribution goes towards our voter outreach and education projects, civic engagement and advocacy work.

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Members and volunteers are vital to our success. There are plenty of ways to get involved with the League depending on your interest, skills and availability. Check out the schedule on the right to see what fits your style, or click below to volunteer.

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