2024 Voting at Talley Student Union
Whether this is your first time voting, you need to update your voter registration, or you've voted in the past, this page has all the essential information you need to know to early vote at Talley Student Union. If you're a first time voter, you can also find more information on the voting process over on the first time voter page.
NEW! Photo ID IS Required to Vote
The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision, which was issued on April 28, 2023, means that voters ARE required to show photo ID in elections in North Carolina.
Valid forms of ID can include:
- NCSU WolfPack OneCard
- North Carolina driver’s license
- State/Non-operator ID from the NCDMV
- U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport card
- North Carolina voter photo ID card issued by a county board of elections
- Military or veterans ID card (with photo)
- Tribal enrollment card (with photo) issued by a tribe that is state or federally recognized
This video put out by the North Carolina Board of Elections goes through what’s entailed in this new requirement.
For more information, including information on how to get a free voter photo ID, or how to file for an exception, click here.
Where to vote in Talley Student Union
The Talley Student Union Voter entrance is the exterior door of Talley directly facing Reynolds Coliseum. Look for “Voter Entrance” signs during the Early Voting Period and see images below:
Dates and Hours of Operation for Early Voting
| Date | Time | Event |
| February 15 – March 2, 2024 | M-F | 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sat. | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. | 1-6 p.m. | Early voting period |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Election Day (Talley is not an Election Day Site) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 11 a.m. | Canvass Date* |
Voter Eligibility
Requirements to register and vote in the upcoming election:
- You are a citizen of the United States of America.*
- Be at least 18 years old on November 8th, 2024.
- Live in the county where you are registering, and have resided there for at least 30 days prior to voting
- Not be in jail or prison for a felony conviction.
Out-of-State and Non-Local Students
Consider registering and voting in Wake County! If you’re an out-of-state student OR not currently registered to vote in Wake County while attending NC State, we encourage you to consider registering to vote and participating in local, statewide, and general elections in North Carolina. So whether you live on-campus or off-campus and meet the criteria above, you can register at your local address and vote early at Talley Student Union. Voting Local is a great way to get involved in your community and have a voice in your local government on issues that matter the most to you as a student at NC State!
* Non-US citizens registering or attempting to vote could face civil, criminal, or immigration-related penalties
Voter Registration during Early Voting
Registering to vote is a requirement before you can cast your ballot, and can be done conveniently during the early voting period (February 15th – March 2nd) at an early voting site like Talley Student Union!
Check voter registration
It is always a good idea to double check to see if you are currently registered to vote and where. Use this online tool from the North Carolina State Board of Elections to see if you are registered in Wake County.
Registering/Updating at Talley Student Union
Registering to vote for the first time or updating your voter registration at an early voting site is convenient and easy. All you need to bring is a form of photo ID (such as the NC State WolfPack OneCard) and “proof of residence” to the polling site to register. Poll workers can help guide you through the process. If you are an NC State student living on-campus or off-campus you can make sure that your local address is updated in your MyPack Portal and follow the instructions below to bring proof of residence with this university letter:
- NC State students: follow the instructions to show a letter from your MyPack Portal on your mobile device, or print it out and bring it with you to the polls.
Other common acceptable proofs of residence include:
- A North Carolina driver’s license with your current address
- A current utility bill, bank statement, cell phone bill with name and address
- A government check, paycheck, or other government document/correspondence with name and address
- Lease agreement or rental contract with name and address
Voter Guide Resources
For more information on political candidates and their stances and views on various topics, consider visiting these voter resource sites. Please note that there are a wide variety of voter resource and information resources, and these specific resources listed are not endorsed as reflections of the coalition, nor are they associated with NC State University. These sites are listed below.
Vote411– Vote411 provides non-partisan election information through questionnaires sent to political candidates, allowing them to tell voters their stances on certain topics and their history. Vote411 was establish and is maintained by the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan grassroots organization.
NCVoterGuide – The NCVoterGuide is a non-partisan website that provides candidate information and election information to residents in North Carolina. NCVoterGuide is provided and managed by Common Cause North Carolina, a non-partisan grassroots organization.
Election Day Voting – Talley is not a voting site
Missed the Early Voting Period? While Talley Student Union serves as an easily accessible early voting location, Talley Student Union will not be a polling location for primaries election day (March 5). If you are registered to vote, click here to find your designated polling location for election day. As a reminder, during election day you can only vote in your designated polling location. You must be preregistered to vote to cast your ballot on election day.
Questions?
Have questions or concerns about Pack the Polls, this site, or voting in general? Email us at packthepolls@ncsu.edu or submit to our Google Form and we will respond to you as soon as possible!