The Orange County Democratic Party
of North Carolina

We work to elect leaders who will provide: an economy that works for all, quality public education, reproductive rights for all, affordable health care for all, the right to vote in fair elections, civil rights of all, and strong communities across our wonderful state where everyone has access to clean air and water.

Canvass in Orange County!

It’s time for Orange County Democrats to get to work for our freedoms! Help us reach the voters who will swing this election: supporters who vote inconsistently and folks whose votes we can earn. We’re knocking doors to find out what issues are top of mind for this critical slice of the electorate, and talking about the importance of electing Democrats up and down the ballot to effect change.

Canvass Chapel Hill and Carrboro:
— September 7 and 8, 2024. Register here.

Canvass with Caldwell Precinct Democrats:
— September 7, 2024. Register here.

Knock doors in St Mary’s Precinct:
— September 7 and 21, 2024. Register here.

Knock doors in Grady Brown Precinct:
— September 8, 2024. Register here.

Knock doors in Ridgefield Precinct:
— September 10, 2024. Register here.

Wednesday Night Canvass:
— September 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024. Register here.

Canvass Eno Precinct:
— September 16, 2024. Register here.

Knock doors in West Hillsborough and Hillsborough
— September 21 and 22, 2024. Register here.

Free Voter ID Available in Chapel Hill

Get a free Voter Photo ID in Chapel Hill every Monday from September 9 through October 14, 2024, from 5 to 7pm at the Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room D. Voters may also register to vote or update their voter registration.

In order to obtain a free Photo ID, voters complete an ID request form providing their name, date of birth and the last 4 digits of their social security number. No appointment is required.

The Orange County Board of Elections provides free Voter Photo ID and voter registration Monday through Friday, at its office at 208 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough.

Absentee Voting by Mail

Orange County offers absentee voting by mail to all registered Orange County voters.

Requesting an absentee ballot
Registered voters may request a ballot through the Online Absentee Request Portal. The portal may be use by voters to request a civilian absentee ballot or access Military/Overseas Voter Services.

Absentee ballot requests also may be made directly to the Orange County Board of Elections by using the 2024 State Absentee Ballot Request form. The form must be signed by the voter or a near relative who is making a request on behalf of a voter. The request may be mailed (PO Box 220, Hillsborough 27278), or hand delivered to our office (208 S Cameron St. Hillsborough 27278). Voters have until October 29, 2024 to request an absentee ballot.

After submitting a request form, voters can sign up for the BallotTrax system which tracks an absentee ballot and sends status notifications about where the ballot is in the election process, from printed to accepted.
Absentee ballots will be mailed out starting September 6.

Photo Voter ID Required
Voters must include a photocopy of a valid photo ID when returning an absentee ballot. The photocopy must be placed into the sleeve on the outside of the ballot envelope. Voters unable to submit a photocopy of their photo ID, may complete the Absentee Photo ID Exception Form that is provided with the absentee ballot materials.

Submitting an absentee ballot
Absentee ballots may be returned to the Orange County Board of Elections by mail (PO Box 220, Hillsborough 27278), or hand delivered (208 S Cameron St. Hillsborough 27278). Absentee by mail ballots must be received no later than 7:30 pm on Election Day, November 5, 2024, in order to be eligible to be counted.

Voters who receive an absentee ballot may still vote in person on Election Day or during early voting as long as the mailed absentee ballot has not been returned.

Sample Ballots

Orange County Board of Elections has released the following sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 election.

B0001: Voters in NC House District 50
B0002: Voters in NC House District 56 and Town of Carrboro
B0003: Voters in NC House District 56
B0004: Voters in NC House District 56 and Town of Chapel Hill
B0005: Voters in NC House District 50 and the City of Durham
B0006: Voters in NC House District 50 and Town of Chapel Hill

Volunteers Needed!

OrangeDems is an all-volunteer force of committed individuals who bring their talents and time to the teamwork of getting out every vote for Democrats. Help elect leaders who will fight for our rights and protect democracy in North Carolina.