The North Carolina primary elections are set for March 3, with voters choosing the next mayoral candidate for Monroe, with Surluta B. Anthony and David Dotson vying for the Democratic spot. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles allows for online registration, by mail, or at the North Carolina department of motor vehicles. Registered voters can also use same-day registration to register and cast their ballot on the same day. After polls close, real-time election results will be shown. The deadline for registration for the 2026 election was Feb. 6, 2026, and it's important to note that eligible North Carolina residents can register during the early voting period.