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North Carolina extends voting at five precincts; latest close is 8:15 p.m. Eastern
As of 2026-11-03 · Publication details
November 3, 2026 · Beyond the ordinary 7:30 p.m. Eastern close · extra minutes
Five named North Carolina precincts in the November 3, 2026 decision; all closing times Eastern. Bars show extra minutes beyond the ordinary 7:30 p.m. close. They do not measure voters, turnout, delays observed by us or every precinct in a county. Arrivals after 7:30 p.m. at these sites vote provisionally, according to the board.
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| Measure | Value (extra minutes) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Williams–Tabor City Courthouse (Columbus) · 8:15 p.m. ET | 45 | [2] |
| Como Fire and Rescue Building (Hertford) · 7:55 p.m. ET | 25 | [3] |
| Murfreesboro 1–Murfee Center (Hertford) · 8:00 p.m. ET | 30 | [4] |
| K8 Holloway Recreation Center (Lenoir) · 8:00 p.m. ET | 30 | [5] |
| Wilson City Recreation Building (Wilson) · 7:45 p.m. ET | 15 | [6] |
North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
Yes. North Carolina’s election board announced extensions at five precincts in four counties on November 3. South Williams in Tabor City closes latest, at 8:15 p.m. Eastern. The other four close at 7:45, 7:55 or 8 p.m. Only the named sites have these extensions; use the official list below. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Still open: The commissioned MP4 falls outside the installed approved capture path and video content-type/size contract. The failed attempt is retained; no recording bytes, playback, motion transcript or vote tally inspected. The official written decision independently supplies all five adopted sites and closing times. All open questions ↓
Check the board’s adopted five-precinct list and exact addresses before relying on extra time. All listed times are Eastern; the extension applies only to the named site. →Archive photograph · 2010-06-23 · Tabor City, North Carolina
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The reporting question: Which North Carolina precincts officially have extra voting time?
The five sites and their closing times
In Columbus County, South Williams–Tabor City Courthouse, 110 W Fourth St., Tabor City, closes at 8:15 p.m. In Hertford, Como Fire and Rescue Building, 1201 U.S. 258 North, closes at 7:55 p.m.; Murfreesboro 1–Murfee Center, 201 E. Broad St., closes at 8 p.m. In Lenoir, K8 Holloway Recreation Center, 100 N. Myrtle Avenue, Kinston, closes at 8 p.m. In Wilson, Wilson City Recreation Building, 500 Sunset Road, closes at 7:45 p.m. All times are Eastern on November 3. These are individual precinct extensions, not countywide later hours. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Arriving after 7:30 means a provisional vote
The board says voters arriving after 7:30 p.m. at the extended sites will cast provisional votes. That arrival condition matters: it does not say every voter already in line must vote provisionally. The general state guidance says people in line at their assigned polling place at 7:30 p.m. can vote. Check your assigned site and follow election officials’ instructions. [7] [10]
The final list differs from the agenda
Our earlier report described a tentative meeting agenda, not an approved extension. The board has now issued a written decision announcing five sites. In Wilson, that decision names Wilson City Recreation Building; the earlier agenda named Wells School and Vinson-Bynum Elementary School. Use the adopted list for these extensions. The records inspected do not explain this difference or establish a decision on every omitted proposal. [1] [9]
Statewide results must wait
The board says it will not publish any unofficial results statewide until all polls are closed and expects first results around 8:15 p.m. Eastern. That is an approximate expectation, not evidence of an actual release or a promised delivery time. Its general reporting timeline also warns that extensions affect the schedule. No vote totals, projection or certification are reported here. [8] [11]
How we verified this update
We captured and read the board’s November 3 written announcement, its complete adopted precinct list, the earlier agenda and current general guidance. The announcement links a meeting recording, but the installed capture adapter refused that video URL; we did not inspect playback or transcribe motions. This account rests on the official written decision. Open it for exact sites and addresses, and check the responsible election office for any later change. [1] [9]
- 4 source records
- North Carolina State Board of Elections
How we know11 scoped claims · 4 source recordsView evidence
Each claim keeps its full assertion, date, source passage and limits. Source counts describe records, not independent corroboration.
1.Claim 1Supported
NCSBE’s November 3 written announcement says the board voted to extend voting at five precincts in four counties because voting had stopped during the day.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- State Board Extends Voting in 5 Precincts in 4 Counties; dated Nov 3, 2026; opening two paragraphs.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Official written account of the decision. Not independent attendance, a motion transcript or a finding about why any particular stoppage occurred.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
2.Claim 2Supported
The announcement extends South Williams–Tabor City Courthouse in Columbus County, 110 W Fourth St., Tabor City, NC 28463, until 8:15 p.m. Eastern on November 3: 45 minutes beyond 7:30 p.m.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Voting Extensions → County: Columbus → South Williams–Tabor City Courthouse: closing-time sentence, precinct and address lines. Derived minutes: 8:15 p.m. minus 7:30 p.m. = 45.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Only this named precinct; not the entire county. Minutes are arithmetic from stated closing times, not separately measured disruption lengths or voter counts.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
3.Claim 3Supported
The announcement extends Como Fire and Rescue Building in Hertford County, 1201 U.S. 258 North, Como, NC 27818, until 7:55 p.m. Eastern on November 3: 25 minutes beyond 7:30 p.m.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Voting Extensions → County: Hertford → Como Fire and Rescue Building: closing-time sentence, precinct and address lines. Derived minutes: 7:55 p.m. minus 7:30 p.m. = 25.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Only this named precinct; not the entire county. Minutes are arithmetic from stated closing times, not separately measured disruption lengths or voter counts.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
4.Claim 4Supported
The announcement extends Murfreesboro 1–Murfee Center in Hertford County, 201 E. Broad St., Murfreesboro, NC 27855, until 8:00 p.m. Eastern on November 3: 30 minutes beyond 7:30 p.m.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Voting Extensions → County: Hertford → Murfreesboro 1–Murfee Center: closing-time sentence, precinct and address lines. Derived minutes: 8:00 p.m. minus 7:30 p.m. = 30.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Only this named precinct; not the entire county. Minutes are arithmetic from stated closing times, not separately measured disruption lengths or voter counts.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
5.Claim 5Supported
The announcement extends K8 Holloway Recreation Center in Lenoir County, 100 N. Myrtle Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501, until 8:00 p.m. Eastern on November 3: 30 minutes beyond 7:30 p.m.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Voting Extensions → County: Lenoir → K8 Holloway Recreation Center: closing-time sentence, precinct and address lines. Derived minutes: 8:00 p.m. minus 7:30 p.m. = 30.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Only this named precinct; not the entire county. Minutes are arithmetic from stated closing times, not separately measured disruption lengths or voter counts.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
6.Claim 6Supported
The announcement extends Wilson City Recreation Building in Wilson County, 500 Sunset Road, Wilson, NC 27893, until 7:45 p.m. Eastern on November 3: 15 minutes beyond 7:30 p.m.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Voting Extensions → County: Wilson → Wilson City Recreation Building: closing-time sentence, precinct and address lines. Derived minutes: 7:45 p.m. minus 7:30 p.m. = 15.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Only this named precinct; not the entire county. Minutes are arithmetic from stated closing times, not separately measured disruption lengths or voter counts.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
7.Claim 7Supported
The announcement says votes cast by voters arriving after 7:30 p.m. at these five precincts will be provisional votes.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Paragraph beginning Hours for voting: sentence beginning All votes cast by voters who arrive.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Arrival after 7:30 p.m. matters; this does not say everyone already in line must cast provisionally or that a provisional ballot is automatically rejected.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
8.Claim 8Supported
The board says it will publish no unofficial results statewide until all polls close and expects the first results around 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Paragraphs beginning Election officials cannot release results and As such, the first results.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- A stated plan and approximate expectation, not proof any results have been released, a fixed delivery promise, a race projection or certification. The specific dated announcement governs over the general timeline.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
9.Claim 9Supported
The earlier tentative agenda names Wells School and Vinson-Bynum Elementary School for Wilson; the adopted-extension announcement instead names Wilson City Recreation Building.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Tentative Agenda → County: Wilson: PRWM (Wells School) and PRWJ (Vinson-Bynum Elementary School); adopted announcement → County: Wilson: Wilson City Recreation Building.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- A comparison of two official lists. No reason for the difference, vote on an omitted proposal or separate instruction for an unlisted precinct is established.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.182Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.228Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
10.Claim 10Supported
NCSBE’s general guidance gives ordinary Election Day hours of 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and says voters in line at their assigned polling place at 7:30 p.m. can vote.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Overview of Election Day Voting, first two paragraphs; Your Election Day Polling Place.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- North Carolina local time, Eastern. The five named extensions are specific exceptions. Use the assigned precinct; do not treat an extension as countywide.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.228Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
11.Claim 11Supported
The general reporting timeline labels its times approximate and says a significant extension anywhere in the state will affect them.
- Scope
- North Carolina, November 3, 2026: the NCSBE written announcement of five adopted precinct extensions in four counties. All times Eastern. No vote totals, projections or certification.
- Evidence passage
- Opening paragraph: rough timeline, approximate times and significant extension of voting hours.
- As of
- 2026-11-03
- Limit
- Generic context is not a current release record. Today’s dated announcement explicitly withholds statewide unofficial results until all polls close.
Retrieved 2026-11-03T22:06:27.371Z · North Carolina State Board of Elections
Written announcement supports the reported hours; no meeting vote tally, disruption mechanism, affected-voter count or actual results-release time independently verified.
What remains open.
- The commissioned MP4 falls outside the installed approved capture path and video content-type/size contract. The failed attempt is retained; no recording bytes, playback, motion transcript or vote tally inspected. The official written decision independently supplies all five adopted sites and closing times.
- The written decision does not explain each specific disruption or why the adopted Wilson site differs from the tentative list. No misconduct or rejected motion inferred.
- Actual implementation, affected-voter numbers and time of first results publication remain unverified. All source/results-activation holds remain.
- No rights-cleared current polling-place photograph located in the actual Commons searches; selected archive town frame provides locality context only.
A later official extension, correction, court order or stay, changed precinct instruction or actual results-publication record requires a new retained exact-source review. A fingerprint or schedule alone does not establish it.
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