Statewide referenda on November ballot

North Carolina voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. Here is the exact ballot wording.

Voters will choose FOR or AGAINST on each question separately.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Constitutional amendment to require all voters, not just those presenting to vote in person, to present photo identification before voting.

Click here to read the voter guide from the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. 

Supporting argument: John Locke Foundation

Opposing argument: League of Women Voters of North Carolina

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Constitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).

Click here to read the voter guide from the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. 

Supporting argument: National Federation of Independent Business

Opposing argument: N.C. Budget & Tax Center

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.

Click here to read the voter guide League of Women Voters of North Carolina.

Supporting argument: John Locke Foundation

Opposing argument: North Carolina Association of County Commissioners