Key Statistics
Track new voter registrations and demographic trends across time. These metrics show how many new voters have registered since key dates.
Data Last Updated: April 20, 2026 at 08:12 PM
Current Total of Registered Voters: 7,746,700
New Registrations by Timeframe
| Since | New Registrations |
|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | 11,945 |
| Last Election | 250,330 |
| Last General | 624,086 |
| 2 Years | 1,272,794 |
| 4 Years | 2,146,324 |
New Registrations by Party
Party affiliation of voters who registered in each timeframe
| Party | 2 Weeks | Last Election | Last General | 2 Years | 4 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM | 2,738 | 55,419 | 137,598 | 304,160 | 514,998 |
| GRE | 20 | 369 | 813 | 1,835 | 3,155 |
| LIB | 81 | 1,465 | 3,999 | 8,040 | 15,256 |
| REP | 2,375 | 56,625 | 153,362 | 324,356 | 554,703 |
| UNA | 6,731 | 136,452 | 328,314 | 634,403 | 1,058,212 |
New Registrations by Age Group
Age group distribution of voters who registered in each timeframe
| Age Group | 2 Weeks | Last Election | Last General | 2 Years | 4 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-25 | 3,286 | 238,025 | 238,025 | 390,934 | 630,911 |
| 26-35 | 2,931 | 125,656 | 125,656 | 303,783 | 493,361 |
| 36-50 | 2,421 | 110,001 | 110,001 | 260,472 | 449,746 |
| 51-65 | 1,911 | 88,807 | 88,807 | 189,100 | 330,902 |
| 65+ | 1,396 | 61,597 | 61,597 | 128,505 | 241,404 |
New Registrations by Gender
Gender distribution of voters who registered in each timeframe
| Gender | 2 Weeks | Last Election | Last General | 2 Years | 4 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 5,252 | 110,383 | 282,844 | 548,202 | 941,056 |
| M | 4,638 | 100,099 | 258,946 | 485,836 | 848,182 |
| U | 2,055 | 39,848 | 82,296 | 238,755 | 357,084 |
Overall Trends
Cumulative Registration Growth
Weekly Registration Activity
What's going on in October?
You may notice that almost every year, typically in the first and last week of October, there are large increases in voter registrations. This is due to two election-related deadlines:
- The first is North Carolina's registration deadline, which occurs 25 days before election day - typically around October 8-12. There are a lot of voter registrations that week as final registration drives push to get voters registered before the deadline.
- The second is the end of Early Voting, which typically falls on the last weekend of October. While North Carolina's voter registration deadline is 25 days before an election, that does not apply to same-day registration: registering to vote at the polling site just before casting a ballot. This second 'jump' in registrations are likely same-day registrants being added to the voter file during early voting.
Demographic Trends
Party Affiliation Over Time
Track how party registration has evolved, showing the growth of Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters over time. This reveals long-term shifts in political affiliation patterns.
Age Group Patterns Over Time
Compare registration growth across age cohorts. Younger voters (18-25) often show spikes during election years, while older age groups maintain steadier growth patterns.
Gender Distribution Over Time
Examine how male and female registration has grown over time. Gender participation patterns can reveal insights into civic engagement across demographic groups.
Racial Demographics Over Time
Track registration growth across racial categories, revealing how North Carolina's electorate has become more diverse over time and identifying potential gaps in registration outreach.