Voter files by state
How to get the North Carolina voter file
Anyone can download the North Carolina voter file for free. No form or account is needed.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The North Carolina voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The North Carolina State Board of Elections |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Anyone. |
| Cost | Free to download. |
| Vote history included | Yes, as a separate free file |
| Format | Zipped text files, updated each week. |
| How to request | Download the statewide voter file and the separate vote history file from the Board's site. |
| Rules for use | We found no limit on use. |
Good to know: The vote history file has no names. Match it to the voter file by voter ID.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/voter-registration-data
- www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/voter-history-data
- www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/G
- ballotpedia.org/Availability_of_state_voter_files
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
North Carolina voter file questions
How much does the North Carolina voter file cost?
Free to download. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the North Carolina voter file?
Anyone.
Does the North Carolina voter file include vote history?
Yes, as a separate free file.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.