Moore County reports 2,001 votes on first day of early voting

Early voting began Thursday, Oct. 15, in Moore County, with sites in Carthage, Aberdeen and Vass. Figures provided for the first day show 2,001 ballots cast, compared with 1,298 on the first day in 2022 and 3,028 in 2024.

Party registration was reported for 1,995 ballots: 729 unaffiliated voters (36.5%), 635 Democrats (31.8%) and 628 Republicans (31.5%). The figures also list voters as 80.9% White and 13.3% Black.

The sites are the Moore County Agricultural Center, 707 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage; Aberdeen Recreation Station, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen; and Vass Town Hall, 140 S. Alma St., Vass. Early voting continues through Saturday, Oct. 31. The sites are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Voters are asked to bring an acceptable photo ID.

“I got out and voted on the first day of early voting, and I hope folks across North Carolina will do the same,” said Rep. Richard Hudson. “Republicans are united, energized and ready to keep fighting for the American people, but we can’t do it without you. Every vote counts. Make a plan, bring your family and friends, and make your voice heard!”

Oct. 16, 2026

Jim Pedersen

Journalist

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