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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Is October 20
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM Eastern Time · Atkinson, NC
Voters who want to vote by mail in the November 3, 2026 general election must submit an absentee ballot request to the Pender County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20. Requests can be completed through the state's online vote-by-mail portal or on a form provided by the county elections office. The county says absentee ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Atkinson residents can call the Pender County Board of Elections at 910-259-1220 for assistance.



