election 2025

Durham 2025 Early Voting: ~3,800 Ballots Cast; South Regional Library Leads

With about a week left, roughly 60% of early voters are women, most are Democrats or unaffiliated, and ages 41+ dominate. Early voting runs through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 4. South Regional Library tops turnout so far.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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Dashboard shows 3,789 early votes in Durham; 60% women, Dem/Una lead, ages 41+ dominate, peak turnout midday, 24 same-day registrants.
Durham early voting (through Oct. 23): 3,789 ballots; 60% women; Dem/Una lead; 41+ dominate; peak around midday.

As of Oct. 23, 3,789 Durham voters have cast early ballots in the 2025 municipal election, according to the Durham County Board of Elections early-voting dashboard. With about a week remaining in the in-person early voting period, turnout skews female (≈60%), Democratic or unaffiliated, and age 41+.

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Where Voters Are Showing Up

Five early voting sites are open across the county. Here’s the site-by-site turnout so far:

  • South Regional Library: 1,152
  • Durham County Board of Elections (S. Roxboro St.): 843
  • North Regional Library: 766
  • East Regional Library: 562
  • NCCU – Turner Law Building: 466

South Regional Library currently leads all locations, with the DCBOE site and North Regional Library following.

Key Dates & How to Vote

  • Early voting ends: Friday, Nov. 1
  • Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4
  • Primary context: 11,256 voters participated in early voting ahead of the Oct. 7 primary - and the hope is they’ll return for the general election.
Miss the early voting window? You can still cast a ballot on Election Day (Nov. 4) at your assigned polling place.

Who’s on The Ballot?

Mayor

  • Leonardo Williams (incumbent) vs. Anjanee Bell

Ward 1

  • DeDreana Freeman (incumbent) vs. Matt Kopac

Ward 2

  • Mark-Anthony Middleton (incumbent) vs. Shanetta Burris

Ward 3

  • Chelsea Cook (incumbent) vs. Diana Medoff

At a Glance

  • Total early votes (through Oct. 23): 3,789
  • Voter profile: ~60% women; mostly Democrats or unaffiliated; majority 41+
  • Busiest site: South Regional Library
  • Deadline: Early voting ends Nov. 1; Election Day Nov. 4

Why this matters for South Durham

For South Durham neighborhoods - Southpoint, Parkwood, Woodcroft, and RTP-adjacent communities - the South Regional Library site offers convenient access and is driving the county’s turnout so far. Local races for Mayor and Wards 1–3 will shape decisions on growth, transportation, public safety, housing, and the day-to-day services residents rely on.

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