Voting in North Carolina

There are several different ways that students can vote in North Carolina – One-Stop Early Voting, Election Day Voting, and absentee voting. If you are unsure of your current voter registration status, it’s quick and easy to check online.

Starting Thursday, October 20, One-Stop Early Voting begins in North Carolina and continues daily until Saturday, November 5 at 3 p.m. ET.

During this time, you can register and vote, all at once at any early voting location in Forsyth County – the closest of which is Winston-Salem First Assembly – accessible via foot, less than a mile from the center of campus. See below for everything you need to know in preparation for one-stop early voting!

For individuals wishing to vote on Election Day in North Carolina, Friday, October 14 is the Voter Registration Deadline.

For individuals looking to vote absentee in the state of North Carolina, Tuesday, November 1 is the last day to request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballot regulations vary by state, students should reach out to their local board of elections to get information on their state and county’s process and deadlines.

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Early Voting Dates & Times

Starting Thursday, October 20, One-Stop Early Voting begins in North Carolina and continues daily until Saturday, November 5 at 3 p.m. ET. During this time, you can register and vote, all at once at any early voting location in Forsyth County.

To vote in Winston-Salem during one-stop voting you must be registered to vote in Forsyth County, or update your registration during one-stop voting to Forsyth County.

The closest Early Voting site to the Reynolda Campus is Winston-Salem First Assembly – accessible via foot, less than a mile from the center of campus.

Winston-Salem First Assembly

Winston-Salem First Assembly will be open on the following dates and times for Early Voting.

  • Thurs.-Fri., Oct. 20-21: 8 a.m.– 7:30 p.m.
  • Mon.-Fri. Oct. 24-28: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Sat., Oct. 29: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Sun., Oct. 30: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
  • Mon.-Fri., Oct. 31-Nov. 4: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Sat., Nov. 5: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

*You can vote from any Forsyth County Early Voting Site during One-Stop Voting, Winston-Salem First Assembly is the only site within walking distance of campus. See a full list of one-stop sites in Forsyth County here.

Completing Your Voter Registration Form

Students who live on campus and are completing or updating their registration for Forsyth County will need to provide two different addresses on their registration - their mailing and residential address. 

Students who live off campus should list their local NC mailing address.

On-Campus Mailing Address

1834 Wake Forest Road
PO Box [insert your Campus Box Number]-WFU
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

On-Campus Residential Address

WFU-[insert your Residence Hall]
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Proof of Residency

If you’re registering to vote or updating your voter registration during one-stop voting, you need to provide Proof of Residency of North Carolina. We have you covered, whether you live on- or off-campus. 

Bring hard copies of your proof of residency with you when you go to vote. 

As a reminder, if you registered to vote in Forsyth County in 2020, but now live at a different address, residence hall, or apartment, you will need to update your voter registration for 2022.

On-Campus Housing

  1. Login into the housing portal here
  2. In the portal menu at the top of the page select "Proof of Residency" process
  3. Confirm the correct fall 2022 booking 
    1. This is your community for the fall semester. If you voted in 2020 and now live in a different building, you need to re-register.
  4. Download your proof of residency, print it off, and bring it with you
  5. Bring your DeaconOne Card with you.

Off-Campus Housing

  1. Bring your mail
    1. A current utility bill, bank statement, paystub, or any other government document showing your name and address is enough (a card from your parent won't cut it)
    2. If you pay your bills electronically or get paid via direct deposit, print out a hard copy and bring it with you

Absentee Voting

If you decide to register in your home state, you will need to request an absentee ballot.  

Absentee ballot regulations vary by state, students should reach out to their local board of elections to get information on their state and county's process and deadlines.

Tuesday, November 1 is the last day to request an absentee ballot in North Carolina, however, we don't recommend waiting that long. The earlier your request, the better.

Already mailed in your ballot? Track it here (NC only) or here (other states).

Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

You can find your designated polling location on your Voter Registration Card, which you will find in your P.O. Box leading up to the election, or online through the Forsyth County Board of Elections.

Please note that the Reynolda Campus is divided into two districts; please be sure to check your assigned polling location to vote in person at the correct site on Election Day.

South Campus Residence Halls

Students who live on South Campus and reside in the following residence halls will vote at Harvest Bible/Salem Chapel [Precinct 903].

  • Angelou Hall
  • Babcock Hall
  • Bostwick Hall
  • Collins Hall
  • Davis Hall
  • Efird Hall
  • Huffman Hall
  • Johnson Hall
  • Kitchin Hall
  • Luter Hall
  • Poteat Hall
  • South Hall
  • Taylor Hall

North Campus Residence Halls

Students who live on North Campus and reside in the following residence halls will vote at Bethabara Moravian Church [Precinct 905].

  • Deacon Place Apartments
  • Dogwood Hall
  • Magnolia Hall
  • Martin Hall
  • North Campus Apartments
  • Polo Hall
  • Polo Road Houses
  • Student Apartments

Useful Information & Resources

  • If you are the recipient of a home state higher education aid program, please visit the Financial Aid Website for more information. 
  • In the state of North Carolina, you do not need to show a photo ID to vote in the 2022 election.
  • In North Carolina, it's illegal to snap a picture of your completed ballot. We know you're excited, for some of you it may be your first time voting in a presidential election, just snap a picture with your "I Voted" sticker instead of your ballot.
  • If you requested a mail-in ballot, but would rather vote in person, you can. In North Carolina, as long as you did not fill out or send back a mail-in ballot you can change your mind and vote in person instead. We recommend voting during the early voting period so that if you need to update your registration you can.
    • If you requested an absentee/mail-in ballot from another state, please check with your state's Board of Elections or your local election office. 
  • If you are in line when the polls close, you legally have the right to vote. If anyone tells you otherwise, do not leave your spot in line and call the North Carolina Election Protection Hotline at 888-687-8683.
  • Forsyth County Sample Ballot

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