2024 WCDP Election Central
Here you’ll find all of our voting resources for the 2024 elections in one place. From candidate information to polling place locations and voter registration information, we’re putting together all of the resources you may need to confidently cast your ballot this fall.
Voter Registration
It is important to ensure that you are properly registered to vote at your current address before each election.
Check your voter registration here:
Register or make changes during Early Voting:
WCDP Endorsed Candidates
The WCDP endorsements of specific candidates makes it more likely that Democrats who share our values will win their races.
We’ve compiled a review of all WCDP Endorsed Candidates in one place:
WCDP Endorsed Candidate Slate Cards
Make sure you download a WCDP Endorsed Candidates Slate Card – they have ALL the Wake Dems endorsed candidates, including those running for non-partisan offices. (Non-partisan offices are those not marked by party affiliation on you ballot.)
Note: You can take a printout or a phone download of these cards inside when you vote.
Your Personal Slate Card
This card is specific to your ballot or voting precinct.
County Wide Slate Card
This card has all the endorsed candidates in Wake County
Multilingual Guides & Resources
Multilingual Slate Cards & Voting Information
Download multilingual slate cards, multilingual voting information and choose from Spanish, Bengali, Hindi or Chinese.
Multilingual Social Media Toolkit
This toolkit offers a way to share information about this election. Use these resources on your social media channels and networks.
Wake County Early Voting
ALERT! This election is expected to have record turnout for early voting. Choose a site with a lower wait time before heading out to vote.
Early Voting Sites October 17 – November 2
Note that all sites have the same hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Locate the closest site to you from the map below and click on the numbered links to get directions.
1) Abbott’s Creek Community Center
9950 Durant Road, Raleigh 27614
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2) Avery Street Recreation Center
125 Avery St, Garner 27529
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3) Barwell Road Community Center
5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh 27610
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4) Cary Senior Center
120 Maury Odell Pl, Cary 27513
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5) Eastern Regional Center
1002 Dogwood Dr, Zebulon 27597
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6) Green Road Community Center
4201 Green Rd, Raleigh 27604
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7) Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary 27513
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8) Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve
4621 Shady Greens Dr, Fuquay-Varina 27526
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9) John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh 27601
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10) John M. Brown Community Center
53 Hunter St, Apex 27502
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11) Knightdale Recreation Center
102 Lawson Ridge Rd, Knightdale 27545
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12) Lake Lynn Community Center
7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh 27613
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13) Laurel Hills Community Center
3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh 27612
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14) NCSU Talley Student Union
2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh 27607
(Park at 2411 Dunn Ave, Raleigh)
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15) Northern Regional Center
350 E. Holding Ave, Wake Forest 27587
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16) Optimist Park Community Center
5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh 27609
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17) Southeast Raleigh YMCA
1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh 27610
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18) W.E. Hunt Recreation Center
301 Stinson Ave, Holly Springs 27540
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19) Wake County Board of Elections Office
1200 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh 27610
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20) Wake Technical Community College North Campus Bldg E
7151 Success Way, Raleigh 27616
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21) Wake Technical Community College South Campus Bldg T
4723 Advantage Way, Raleigh 27603
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22) Wendell Community Center
601 W 3rd St, Wendell 27591
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Early Voting FAQ’s
How do I find information regarding the photo ID requirement for voting?
Voters will now be asked to present a valid photo identification when voting in person. If you do not have a valid photo ID card, you may obtain one from your county board of elections prior to the election, through the end of the early voting period.
If you do not have a valid photo ID card on Election Day, you may still vote and have your vote counted by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment (or “Photo ID Exception Form”) as to why you have not presented a valid photo ID. The Exception Form can also be used if you have a religious objection to being photographed or are a victim of a recently declared natural disaster.
As an alternative, if you don’t have your ID when you vote, you can still vote and then bring your valid photo ID to your county board of elections by 5 p.m. on the ninth day after Election Day (or the sixth day after Election Day for September or October local elections).
If you vote by mail, then you must include a photocopy of a valid photo ID when returning your ballot. You may also complete the Absentee Photo ID Exception Form that is provided with your absentee ballot materials.
A list of all types of ID that can be used for voting is available on the State Board of Elections Voter ID webpage. For information on how to get a free ID, see Get a Free Voter Photo ID.
I missed the voter registration deadline. May I register and vote at an Early Voting location?
Yes. Eligible individuals may register and vote during the Early Voting period. Please note that same-day registration is not available during second primaries.
Who may vote at Early Voting locations?
Any eligible Wake County voter may vote at any Wake County Early Voting location.
May I update my name or address at an Early Voting location?
Yes. You may update your name and address before voting.
If you moved 30 or more days before Election Day, you will receive the ballot style of your new address.
If you moved fewer than 30 days before Election Day, you will receive the ballot style of your old address.
I am a college student. What are my options for registering and voting?
College students may register to vote in the county/state of their home address or in the county/state where they are attending college. Learn about Election Day, absentee by mail, and Early Voting options for college students here.
What are the registration and voting requirements for persons in the criminal justice system?
Eligible individuals may register and vote during the Early Voting period.
If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor you do not lose your right to vote.
To register to vote, you must not be serving a felony sentence, including any period of probation, post-release supervision, or parole.
View information on registering as a person in the NC Criminal Justice System
May I change my party affiliation at an Early Voting location?
No. Changes to party affiliation cannot be made during the Early Voting period.
How can I determine whether I’m registered to vote?
How may I vote if am physically unable to enter the Early Voting site?
Curbside voting is offered at all Wake County Early Voting sites. To be eligible for curbside voting, you must be unable to enter the voting enclosure due to age or physical disability. Look for the parking spaces near the site entrance labeled “Curbside Voting.” Early Voting officials monitor the parking area throughout the day and will walk to your car when you park in one of the designated spaces. Click the Site Details links above to view the designated curbside voting area at each site.
What voting equipment is used in Wake County?
Why are the lines so long at Early Voting locations?
Lines are generally not long during the first days of Early Voting. Voting lines are the longest on the final 3 days of Early Voting.
I heard that if I vote at an Early Voting location, my vote may not get counted. Is that true?
No. Your vote will be counted on Election Day along with the ballots cast in the polling places.
How can I view historical Early Voting dates, times, and turnout?
How can my facility become an Early Voting Site?
New Photo ID Requirements
Beginning with the 2023 fall municipal elections, voters are asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina. If you have an unexpired North Carolina driver’s license, you’re all set — just be sure to bring it with you when you vote.
If you do not have an unexpired North Carolina driver’s license, please check the acceptable list of photo IDs on the State Board of Elections website to see if you already have an acceptable photo ID. If you don’t or if you’re not sure, WCDP recommends that you acquire a free photo ID from the Wake County Board of Elections at 1200 N. New Hope Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610.
Registered Wake County voters can visit the Wake County Board of Elections in-person Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 5:15 PM to acquire a free photo ID. No special documents are needed — you can simply provide your name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number, and have your photo taken.
Find out more voting information like who can vote, how / where to vote + photo ID and NCDP Voter Protection (VoPro):
How can you help?
There are lots of opportunities to make a difference in our towns, county, and state, and country by helping to elect Democrats who share our values.
Ways you can help: Volunteer, Donate, Vote! Use the buttons below to complete our Volunteer Form, contribute to our grassroots organizing efforts, and take our Voting Pledge!
You can also find local events near you on our Events Calendar.
Poll Greeting
Poll greeting is one of the most important activities WCDP Volunteers do. We greet voters at the polls, give them information about our endorsed candidates, ask them to join us to help elect more Democrats, and thank them for voting. We also provide a friendly face for folks who may not be entirely comfortable or who may be unsure about the process of voting in person.
You can learn more and register to poll greet with Wake Dems using the button below!
Note: Active volunteers should reach out to their Precinct Officers or Area Coordinators for direct links to Early Voting and Election Day poll greeting signup links.
Nonpartisan Endorsements
For most electoral races, Democratic voters nominate candidates through partisan primaries. Wake County’s municipal, school board, and soil & water conservation district supervisor seats, however, are non-partisan and do not have primaries.
Because of this, voters often get confused on the general election ballot by the many candidates without a partisan marker running for the same seat. This exacerbates the risk of down-ballot drop-off makes it less likely that Democrats who share our values will win their races. Our endorsements mitigate these risks.
Participating candidate questionnaire answers are provided below.
Nonpartisan Candidate Endorsement Questionnaire Responses
- Wake County School Board
- Soil & Water District Conservation Supervisor
- Raleigh City Council
- Raleigh Mayor
Want to know more about WCDP’s rigorous nonpartisan endorsement process? Click the button below.