[SoDu How-To] Register & Vote in Durham’s November 2025 Election

Durham’s municipal general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, and voters will decide who leads the city as Mayor and who represents City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3.

Whether you’re new to Durham, attending college here, or just haven’t voted in a while, this guide will walk you through everything you need to register, update your info, and cast your ballot - early or on Election Day.

📅 Key Election Dates

👉 Mark your calendar!

✅ Who Should Register (or Re-Register)

You’ll need to register or update your voter record if you:

• Are new to Durham County
• Have moved, changed your name, or switched party affiliation
• Are a college student registering with a campus address
• Received a Registration Repair letter from the NC State Board of Elections

📝 How to Register to Vote

What You’ll Need:

• Full legal name
• Durham residential address (not a P.O. box)
• Mailing address (if different)
• Date of birth
• Citizenship status
• A wet-ink signature (handwritten, not digital)
• Either:
  • NC driver’s license number
  • Last 4 digits of your SSN
  • Or a statement that you have neither

Where to Register:

• By mail:
  Durham County Board of Elections
  P.O. Box 868, Durham, NC 27702
• In person:
  3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 101, Durham, NC 27713
• Online (if you have a DMV ID):
  NC DMV Voter Registration Portal

🛑 Deadline: Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.

Missed the deadline? No problem. You can register and vote on the same day at any Early Voting site (Oct. 16–Nov. 1).

Just bring:

• A photo ID
• Proof of your Durham address (utility bill, lease, bank statement, student doc, etc.)

Note: You can’t register on Election Day (Nov. 4) — that’s early voting only.

✍️ Need the form?

🔁 How to Update Your Registration

Already registered but need to change your name, address, or party?

You can update your registration:

• By submitting a new voter registration form
• By completing the back of your Voter Registration Card
• Via:
  • Mail
  • Email: elections@dconc.gov
  • Fax: 919-560-0688
  • In person
  • Online through the DMV Portal (except for name changes)

🎓 How Students Can Register to Vote from Campus

If you’re a student at Duke or NCCU living on campus, you’ll need to list both your residence hall address and mailing address accurately.

🏫 Duke University

• East Campus: 1400 W. Main Street
• West Campus: 440 Chapel Drive
• Mailing Address: Duke Campus Box [box #], Durham, NC 27708

🦅 NCCU

• Campus Address:
  1801 Fayetteville Street
  [Dorm Room Name and Number], Durham, NC 27707

📦 To receive your voter registration card, make sure your mailing address is deliverable.

🗳️ How Early Voting Works (Oct. 16–Nov. 1)

Early Voting is open to all Durham County voters and provides flexibility plus the ability to register and vote at the same time.

What You Can Do During Early Voting:

• Vote in person
• Update your Durham address or party info

What You’ll Need:

• Photo ID (required for all voters in NC)

📍 Early Voting site details will be posted at dcovotes.com

🛠️ Registration Repair: What to Do if You Got a Letter

The State Board of Elections is contacting ~82,000 voters whose registrations are missing ID numbers (SSN or DMV ID). If you're on this list, your vote may be delayed unless you act.

How to Fix It:

• ✅ Online: payments.ncdot.gov
• 🏢 In person: Visit the Durham County Board of Elections
• 📬 By mail: Return the form that came with your letter (no postage required)

🔍 Not sure if you’re on the list?

Use the Registration Repair Search Tool

🗓️ What to Expect on Election Day (Nov. 4)

• 🕡 Polls are open: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• 🗺️ You must vote at your assigned polling place
  (Look it up here)
• 🪪 You must show a photo ID (or follow an alternative process if you qualify)

📬 Who to Contact for Help

Durham County Board of Elections
📍 3825 S. Roxboro Street, Suite 101
📞 919-560-0700
📧 elections@dconc.gov
🌐 dcovotes.com

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