The Nov. 3 results are in: Wake's school bond passed and Holly Springs has a new N.C. House member in District 37. Register and find your polling place here.
Last checked Nov. 5, 2026. Updated before every election. All facts come from the Wake County Board of Elections and the N.C. State Board of Elections. This page does not endorse any candidate or position.
The Nov. 3, 2026, general election is over. Wake County’s $680 million school bond passed, and Holly Springs has a new N.C. House member in District 37. The full unofficial results are in our Holly Springs election results, and the early voting count is in our turnout story. The Wake County Board of Elections certifies the results at its canvass on Friday, Nov. 13. The Wake County Board of Elections runs every election in Holly Springs, including town races, from its office at 1200 N. New Hope Road in Raleigh.
Who to call
- Wake County Board of Elections: 919-404-4040, voter@wake.gov
- Absentee ballots: absentee@wake.gov
- Office: Board of Elections Operations Center, 1200 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 (not an Election Day polling place)
- Your registration, polling place and sample ballot: the state’s voter lookup
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Oct. 9 (passed) | Regular registration deadline |
| Oct. 15 (passed) | Early voting begins; same-day registration opens at early voting sites |
| Oct. 20 (passed) | Deadline to request an absentee ballot |
| Oct. 31 (passed) | Early voting ended |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day; polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. | Absentee ballots must be received |
Dates come from the county’s registration notice, early voting page and absentee voting page.
Early voting in and near Holly Springs (ended Oct. 31)
Early voting is over for this election. During it, you could vote at any early voting site in Wake County. The closest sites, from the county’s early voting page:
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| W.E. Hunt Recreation Center | 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs |
| John M. Brown Community Center | 53 Hunter St., Apex |
| Hilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse | 4621 Shady Greens Drive, Fuquay-Varina |
Hours are the same at every site:
- Weekdays, Oct. 15-16, 19-23 and 26-30: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25: 1 to 6 p.m.
Same-day registration was available only at these sites during early voting. It is not offered on Election Day, the county said in its Oct. 30 notice.
Election Day
Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct; at the wrong one you vote a provisional ballot. Look up yours in the state voter lookup; it may not be the early voting site. Curbside voting is offered at every Wake County polling place for voters who cannot go inside because of age or a disability, according to the county’s Election Day page.
Photo ID
North Carolina asks in-person voters to show a valid photo ID; the list of accepted IDs is on the state’s voter ID page. Without one, you can still vote by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment, or vote provisionally and bring an ID to the board of elections by noon on the third business day after the election. Mail voters include a photocopy of a valid photo ID with the ballot.
Voting by mail
Request a ballot through the state’s absentee request portal or on the county’s paper form, signed by you or a near relative, by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Return the sealed ballot with the witness section completed and a copy of your ID. It must arrive by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, by mail to Wake County Board of Elections, Attn: Absentee, P.O. Box 695, Raleigh, NC 27602, or by hand at 1200 N. New Hope Road. Drop boxes are not allowed.
What is on the ballot in Holly Springs
The county’s candidate list for Nov. 3 includes, depending on where you live:
- U.S. Senate and U.S. House
- N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals seats, and state Senate and House districts
- Wake County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education districts, sheriff, clerk of superior court and district attorney
- A $680 million Wake County school bond referendum (see our schools guide)
No Holly Springs mayor or Town Council seats are on the list; town elections are held in odd-numbered years, according to the town’s council page, and the next is in November 2027. Your exact ballot is in the state’s voter lookup and the county’s sample ballot key.
What this means for you
- The Nov. 3 results are unofficial until the county canvass Friday, Nov. 13. See our results story.
- Moved since you last voted? Update your registration before the next election.
- Next time, bring a photo ID, or be ready to sign the affidavit.
The next Holly Springs town election is in November 2027. More: who to call in town government.
Frequently asked questions
What were the Nov. 3, 2026, election results for Holly Springs?
Wake County’s $680 million school bond passed with 63.4%, Winn Decker won N.C. House District 37 and Julie von Haefen won District 36, according to unofficial state results. The county certifies them Nov. 13.
Where do I vote on Election Day in Holly Springs?
On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct polling place, open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find it with the state’s voter search or the Wake County Board of Elections polling place lookup.
When was early voting in Wake County?
Early voting ran Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 18 sites, including the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center in Holly Springs. It has ended.
Can I register to vote in Wake County?
Yes, for future elections. The deadline is 25 days before each election, or you can register and vote the same day at an early voting site. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day.
What ID do I need to vote in North Carolina?
Voters are asked to show a valid photo ID in person. Without one, you can still vote by signing an affidavit of reasonable impediment, or vote provisionally and bring an ID to the board of elections by noon on the third business day after the election.
Are Holly Springs town offices on the ballot in 2026?
No town races appear on the Wake County candidate list for Nov. 3, 2026. Holly Springs voters do decide state and county races and a $680 million Wake County school bond.
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