Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 15-31, including at the John M. Brown Community Center in Apex. Bring photo ID. Elections: 919-404-4040.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Wake County Board of Elections and the Town of Apex. This page is updated before each election.

The next election is the 2026 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Elections in Apex are run by the Wake County Board of Elections, not the town. Early voting starts Thursday, Oct. 15, and Apex has its own early voting site.

Who to call

  • Wake County Board of Elections: 919-404-4040, voter@wake.gov
  • Absentee ballots: 919-404-4040, absentee@wake.gov
  • Office: Board of Elections Operations Center, 1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. weekdays
  • Check your registration, polling place and sample ballot: NC voter search

Key dates for the Nov. 3 election

Date Deadline or event
Friday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. Regular voter registration deadline (passed)
Thursday, Oct. 15 Early voting begins; same-day registration available
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m. Last day to request a mail ballot
Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 p.m. Early voting ends
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Election Day; mail ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m.

Early voting in Apex

The John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter St., is one of the county’s early voting sites. Any Wake County voter can vote at any site. The nearest others to Apex are the Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, and the Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., both in Cary, and the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center, 301 Stinson Ave., in Holly Springs. Use the county’s early voting site map to find the closest.

Every site keeps the same hours:

Days Hours
Weekdays, Oct. 15-30 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25 1 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registering to vote

You can register in Wake County if you are a U.S. citizen, will be 18 by the general election, have lived in the county for 30 days before the election and are not serving a felony sentence, including probation, post-release supervision or parole, according to the county’s registration page.

  • Same-day registration: after the Oct. 9 deadline, you can still register and vote in person at an early voting site. You cannot register on Election Day.
  • Online: customers with a North Carolina driver’s license or DMV ID can register or update their address through the NC DMV.
  • On paper: print the registration form (PDF). Forms received within 25 days of an election are processed after it.

Photo ID

Voters are asked to show an acceptable photo ID when voting in person. The State Board of Elections lists every acceptable ID. If you do not have one:

  • Get a free voter ID at the Board of Elections Operations Center, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with your name, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number, or at the DMV. The county issues them through the end of early voting.
  • At the polls, you can still vote by signing a Photo ID Exception Form, or vote and bring your ID to the Board of Elections by noon on the third business day after the election.

Voting by mail

Any registered voter can vote by mail; no excuse is needed. Request a ballot through the state’s absentee portal or on the county’s form by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Return it with a photocopy of an acceptable photo ID, or the exception form included in the packet. The ballot must reach the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Only you, a near relative or a legal guardian may hand-deliver it (a voter with a disability may ask someone else); North Carolina does not allow drop boxes. Track it with BallotTrax. Details are on the county’s absentee page.

On Election Day

Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. You must vote at your assigned precinct; find it with the state voter search or the county polling place lookup. The Operations Center is not a polling place. Your sample ballot is in the same state voter search.

Town elections

Apex Town Council elections are held in odd-numbered years. The council is the mayor and five council members, each elected to a four-year term on a staggered schedule, according to the town. Results for every election are posted by the State Board of Elections.

To reach the mayor and council between elections, see our guide to who to call at Apex Town Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I vote early in Apex?

The John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter St., is an early voting site for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Any Wake County voter can use any of the county’s early voting sites.

When is early voting in Wake County for the 2026 general election?

Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Can I register to vote during early voting in North Carolina?

Yes. The regular registration deadline was 5 p.m. Oct. 9, 2026, but eligible residents can register and vote the same day at an early voting site.

Do I need a photo ID to vote in North Carolina?

Yes, voters are asked to show an acceptable photo ID. A voter without one can still vote by completing a Photo ID Exception Form or by bringing ID to the county board of elections by noon on the third business day after the election.

What are the polling hours on Election Day in Wake County?

Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct.