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Early voting begins in South Carolina as NC turnout rises ahead of midterms

Headline from FOX 46 Charlotte, on the newest of 3 developments

Voting centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and will be closed Sunday, October 25.

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  1. North Carolina voters head to polls as early voting begins

    Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh ·

  2. Early voting begins in NC for voters who want to cast ballots ahead of Election Day in November

    Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh ·

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    Early voting begins in South Carolina as NC turnout rises ahead of midterms

    Headline from FOX 46 Charlotte ·

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  1. WCBD News 2

    South Carolina voters: What to know before early voting begins Oct. 19 (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - With just weeks remaining before South Carolina's Nov. 3 general election, voters can begin casting ballots during the state's early voting period starting Oct. 19. The election will feature races for governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general, state supe…

  2. ABC 11 Raleigh

    North Carolina voters head to polls as early voting begins (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    In-person early voting begins Thursday across North Carolina ahead of the November midterm elections.

  3. FOX 46 Charlotte

    NC midterm election early voting starts Thursday. What to know (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Thursday marks the start of early voting in North Carolina for the midterm elections. Who is on my ballot? You can get a preview of your ballot by looking up your voter registration online using this Voter Search tool. Search using your first and last name.

  4. FOX8 WGHP

    Polls open for early voting in NC's 2026 midterms; Here's what to know before you cast your ballot (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Today is the day and the polls are officially open for early voting in the 2026 midterm elections. Polls open at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning and early voting will run through 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026. You can vote at [...]

  5. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Early in-person voting begins in North Carolina: What you need to know (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    Early in-person voting has begun in North Carolina.

  6. WNCT Greenville

    Polls open across North Carolina for early midterm voting (opens WNCT Greenville)

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    WNCT Greenville's feed description

    GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- In-person early voting for the 2026 midterms have begun across North Carolina. Early voting will run from October 15 until October 31 at 3pm. If you do not know where you can vote in your county, you can go to the North Carolina State Board of Elections website to locate y…

  7. WBTW Myrtle Beach

    Early voting started in North Carolina ahead of midterm elections (opens WBTW Myrtle Beach)

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    WBTW Myrtle Beach's feed description

    ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Early voting officially got underway in North Carolina on Thursday as voters in Robeson County headed to the polls to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Election officials say early voting is one way for residents to avoid potential crowds on Election Day.

  8. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Early voting begins in NC for voters who want to cast ballots ahead of Election Day in November (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Early voters head to the polls to cast ballots in races ranging from the U.S. Senate and Congress to the state legislature and local offices.

  9. Cape Coralbreeze

    Early voting for the General Election opens Monday (opens Cape Coralbreeze)

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    Cape Coralbreeze's feed description

    Mail ballots have been sent out, deadlines to register have passed, and next week, early voting for the 2026 General Election begins. Early voting in Lee County begins Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Oct. 31. Sites throughout the county will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  10. CBS 17 Raleigh

    More than 27,000 voters cast ballots within first hours of early voting in North Carolina: election officials (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Early voting is off to a strong start in North Carolina, with more than 27,000 people casting ballots in the first few hours, according to state election officials. All 370 early voting sites opened as planned across the state, with election officials expecting millions of Nor…

  11. FOX8 WGHP

    More than 27,000 voters cast ballots within first hours of early voting in North Carolina, election officials say (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Early voting is off to a strong start in North Carolina, with more than 27,000 people casting ballots in the first few hours, according to state election officials. All 370 early voting sites opened as planned across the state, with election officials expecting millions of Nor…

  12. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Early voting gets off to strong start in North Carolina (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    Early voting is off to a strong start in North Carolina, with more than 27,000 people casting ballots in the first few hours, according to state election officials.

  13. FOX8 WGHP

    Early voting surges in North Carolina as Democrats lead turnout, fundraising in key races (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More than 200,000 North Carolinians cast their ballots on the first day of early voting Thursday, as new campaign finance reports show Democrats outraising Republicans in two of the state's most closely watched races.

  14. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Early voting in 2026 see surge in first few days across North Carolina (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    More than half a million North Carolina voters have already cast their ballots as of Saturday.

  15. WCBD News 2

    Early voting begins Monday in South Carolina (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Early voting in South Carolina begins Monday. Registered voters will have two weeks to cast their ballots before Election Day. Before going to their polling location, election officials encourage people to have a plan, such as reviewing their sample ballot and knowing their…

  16. WJBF Augusta

    South Carolina early voting begins today (opens WJBF Augusta)

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    WJBF Augusta's feed description

    NORTH AUGUSTA, Sc (WJBF)- With the midterm election just weeks away, Early Voting is set to get underway today in South Carolina. With early voting here, this gives voters more flexibility in casting their ballot before the November 3rd election date.

  17. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Early voting begins in South Carolina as NC turnout rises ahead of midterms (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    Voting centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and will be closed Sunday, October 25.

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