Source: https://www.ncsbe.gov/Election-Information/2017-Election-Information
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2017 is an odd-numbered year, which means that municipal elections all across North Carolina will be held in the fall. Municipal elections occur between September and November, depending on what style of election the municipality uses. The state of North Carolina provides for four distinct election types, which are detailed more fully on our election information page.
In 2017, municipal elections will occur on the following dates:
Partisan primary and election method
N.C. General Statute §163-279(a)(2)
Second Primary1
Nonpartisan primary and election method
N.C. General Statute §163-279(a)(3)
Nonpartisan plurality method
N.C. General Statute §163-279(a)(1)
Nonpartistan election and runoff method
N.C. General Statute §163-279(a)(4)
1 If necessary. Only the runner-up candidate can request a second primary, and only if the candidate who defeated him/her recieved less than 40% of the vote. See: N.C. General Statute §163-111(b).
2 If necessary. Only the runner-up candidate can request a runoff, and only if the candidate who defeated him/her recieved less than 50% of the vote. See: N.C. General Statute §163-293(b).
Municipalities with Elections in 2017
Click on the map below, or select a county from the dropdown from the right, in order to see the municipalities in an individual county that will have election contests up for election in 2017. Contact the county board of elections to determine the specific election date for municipal contest events.