Guilford County voters: March 3 primary early voting dates, deadlines

1. Key dates and deadlines

Guilford County’s early voting window runs Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, with the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) specifying that Feb. 28 early voting ends at 3 p.m. Voter registration closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 6; absentee ballot requests are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 17; county boards began mailing absentee ballots to eligible requesters on Jan. 12. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, absentee ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. that day.

3. Named early-voting locations in Guilford County

Guilford County supplies an interactive map and a downloadable “2026 Guilford County Primary Early Voting Map and Schedule [PDF]” listing locations across the county. Locations called out in local party and community guides include the Old County Courthouse (Old Courthouse, Coleman Conference Room), 301 W. Market St., First Floor, Room 108, Greensboro, NC 27401; Greensboro Coliseum Complex; Bur-Mil Clubhouse; and Jamestown Town Hall. The county PDF and map are the authoritative sources for precinct assignments and full location lists; consult them to confirm hours and parking at each site.

4. Voter registration and same-day registration during early voting

The statewide voter-registration deadline is Feb. 6 at 5 p.m.; if you miss that deadline, the North Carolina State Board of Elections allows you to register and vote at the same time during early voting at county early-voting sites. Guilford County and voter resources provide pages to check your registration, file a registration repair, or find an early-voting site, use those county tools before you travel to avoid lines and ensure you have the documents required to register.

5. Absentee voting: requests, mailing and returns

County boards of elections began mailing absentee ballots on Jan. 12 to voters who submitted valid requests. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.; completed absentee ballots must be returned by the close of polls on Primary Election Day, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. Plan for enough transit time if you mail your ballot, the March 3 7:30 p.m. return deadline is strict for ballots arriving by mail.

6. Election Day rules for March 3 (local specifics)

Greensboro voting locations are scheduled to be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3; voters must cast ballots at the polling location assigned to their precinct. The North Carolina State Board of Elections rule quoted in local guides is explicit: “Any voter in line at their assigned polling place at 7:30 p.m. will be able to vote.” Absentee ballot returns are also due at 7:30 p.m. on March 3.

7. Photo ID requirement

All North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting, a rule the county and local guides cite from the NCSBE. Guilford County directs voters to the State Board of Elections for the full list of acceptable IDs; bring a government photo ID if you have one, and check the state guidance ahead of your visit if you rely on a provisional form of ID.

9. Second-primary (runoff) mechanics

If no candidate reaches the required vote percentage to become their party’s nominee in a contest on the primary ballot, a runner-up may request a second primary; the NCSBE calendar sets a possible second-primary date of May 12, 2026. That date is statewide contingency planning; the state board will publish formal notices and county boards will provide schedules should a second primary be called in any Guilford County contest.

11. Accessibility, parking and transit notes (local claims and verification)

Guilforddems reports practical supports for voters: the first hour of parking is free in downtown decks for early voting at the Old Courthouse; accessible parking and in-vehicle voting will be available in front of the Old Courthouse and at all polling locations during early voting and on Primary Day; and Greensboro Transit Authority will provide fare-free rides to polling places on primary and general election days. These are useful logistics to consider, but confirm with Guilford County Elections and Greensboro Transit Authority for March 3 specifics and for location-by-location accessibility accommodations.

13. Where to find official maps, ballots and next steps

Guilford County’s elections site hosts an interactive early-voting map and the downloadable 2026 Guilford County Primary Early Voting Map and Schedule PDF; the North Carolina State Board of Elections maintains the official calendar, ballot rules and absentee guidance; voter-education resources summarize what’s on the 2026 ballot and unaffiliated-voter options. As The Thread put it in its local guide: “Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned participant in North Carolina’s elections, we hope this voter guide will help you head to the ballot box with confidence.” Use the county PDF and the state board’s calendar to confirm precinct assignments, hours for Feb. 28 at each site, and whether any municipal-candidate lists apply to March 3 or to a separate municipal primary date.