North Carolina Election 2026: North Carolina voters will vote on three proposed changes to the state constitution during the November 3 general election. These proposals focus on voter identification, state income taxes, and local property taxes.
If voters approve the measures, the changes will become part of the North Carolina Constitution.
1. Voter Identification Requirements
The first proposed amendment would require all voters to provide photo identification before voting, including those who vote by mail.
Currently, North Carolina requires most people voting in person to show an acceptable photo ID. There are also identification rules for absentee voters.
If approved, the amendment would make the photo ID requirement for all voters part of the state constitution.
2. State Income Tax Rate Limit
The second amendment would limit North Carolina’s state income tax rate to a maximum of 3.5%.
The current individual income tax rate is 3.99%. However, a law passed this year already plans to reduce the rate to 3.49% in 2027 and 3.24% in 2030.
If voters approve this proposal, the state would not be allowed to raise personal or corporate income tax rates above 3.5%, starting with the 2027 tax year.
3. Limits on Local Property Tax Increases
The third amendment would require North Carolina lawmakers to create rules limiting how much local governments can increase property taxes.
Local governments, including counties and cities, collect property taxes to pay for important public services and daily operations.
If approved, the amendment would require the General Assembly to establish limits on property tax increases. The rules could also include certain exceptions.
How North Carolina Voters Can Vote on These Amendments
Each proposed constitutional amendment will appear separately on the November 3 ballot. Voters will have two choices:
- For: You support the proposed change to the state constitution.
- Against: You do not support the proposed change.
Voters can make their decisions on each amendment independently. The results will determine whether these three proposed changes become part of North Carolina’s Constitution.
Source: ncsbe.gov
