Board of Elections Reminds Voters of Precinct Changes and Early Voting Schedule for General Election
The Pender County Board of Elections is reminding voters of several Election Day precinct location changes and announcing the early voting schedule for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Voters are encouraged to review their assigned polling locations before Election Day, as several precincts have moved to new facilities. Early voting will also be available at two locations in Pender County beginning Thursday, Oct. 15.
Election Day Precinct Changes
The following polling location changes are in effect for the 2026 general election:
- Malpass Corner Elementary School, 4992 Malpass Corner Road, Burgaw, will replace the Canetuck Community Building, Moore's Creek Missionary Baptist Church and Atkinson School Gym as the Election Day polling location for affected voters.
- Heide Trask Auxiliary Gym, 14328 N.C. Highway 210, Rocky Point, will replace Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Cape Fear Elementary School.
- Burgaw Middle School Gym, 500 S. Wright St., Burgaw, will replace the Pender County Cooperative Extension Auditorium.
- Penderlea Gym, 231 W.H. Robbins Road, Willard, will replace Union Rescue Squad Building and Watha Town Hall/Community Center.
- Scotts Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, will replace Wesleyan Chapel Fellowship Hall.
Voters should verify their assigned precinct before heading to the polls to ensure they arrive at the correct location. Voters can confirm their assigned precinct by viewing their sample ballot through the North Carolina State Board of Elections https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/.
Early Voting Begins Oct. 15
One-stop early voting for the Nov. 3 general election will begin Thursday, Oct. 15, and continue through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Pender County voters may cast their ballots at either of the following early voting locations:
Pender County Cooperative Extension Auditorium
801 S. Walker St.
Burgaw, NC 28425
(In lieu of the Board of Elections office site)
Pender County Annex Building
15060 U.S. Highway 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
Both early voting locations will follow the same schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Oct. 16: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Early voting provides voters with the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day at either designated location, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precinct polling location.
Voter Information
Residents with questions about precinct changes, early voting locations or the upcoming general election may contact the Pender County Board of Elections at 910-259-1220 or penderboe@pendercountync.gov.
The Board of Elections office is located at 305 S. Walker St. in Burgaw.
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