The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

North Carolina Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

North Carolina voters will decide 3 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Property Tax Levy Limit Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require the state legislature to pass laws limiting the amount that property taxes may increase

A yes vote

Supports requiring the state legislature to pass laws limiting the amount that property taxes may increase.

A no vote

Keeps current law, which does not mandate such limits.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Reduce Income Tax Rate Cap from 7% to 3.5% Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Reduce the maximum allowable income tax rate from 7% to 3.5%

A yes vote

Supports lowering the constitutional cap on the income tax rate from 7% to 3.5%.

A no vote

Keeps the current 7% cap on the income tax rate.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Require Voter Identification Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Require photographic identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person

A yes vote

Supports requiring photographic identification for all voters, not just those voting in person.

A no vote

Keeps the current rules, under which the photo ID requirement applies to in-person voting.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.