What offices will be up for election in 2026? How can someone check if they are registered to vote? Where can they learn about the candidates who will appear on their ballot and their positions on issues affecting North Carolina?
Enlace Latino NC launched its 2026 Election Guide , a comprehensive Spanish-language platform designed to help North Carolina voters prepare for federal, state, and local elections.
The guide is part of Your Vote is Power, the media outlet's annual election information and civic education initiative. It compiles key dates, explanations of the voting process, resources for verifying voter registration, a map of contests by county, information about the candidates, and journalistic coverage of the election. Enlace Latino NC during the election cycle.
“Communities need reliable, nonpartisan, and accessible election information in Spanish every year, not just during presidential elections. Decisions that affect our daily lives are also made in local, state, and midterm elections, and our job is to ensure that our community has the information it needs to participate and make its own decisions,” said Paola Jaramillo, executive director and co-founder of Enlace Latino NC .
The platform will be updated throughout the election process with new dates, changes relevant to voters, candidate profiles, service explanations, and reports on the elections in North Carolina and the United States.
Key dates and frequently asked questions
The 2026 Electoral Guide includes a interactive calendar with key dates in the election process and a summary of the main positions at stake in North Carolina.
It also offers a question-and-answer section organized into four topics: requirements and eligibility, voter registration, and the voting process. The answers are written concisely and directly to facilitate access to essential information.
When a topic requires more detail, the guide links to articles from Enlace Latino NC Regarding voter registration, voting methods, identification requirements, and voters' rights.
Electoral map by county
One of the platform's main resources is the North Carolina Election Map , an interactive tool that allows you to search for a county and view the races and candidates that will appear in that jurisdiction.
By selecting a county, users will be able to identify federal elections being held statewide, as well as state and local races relevant to their area.
The map will also incorporate, when information is available, the candidates' positions on public issues such as immigration, education, health, the economy, employment, affordable housing, and the environment.
The detailed coverage will focus primarily on the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina and the contests in the state's 14 U.S. House of Representatives.
The guide does not seek to compile the proposals of all candidates in local and state races, but rather to facilitate access to the contests in each county and offer broader information on the major federal elections.
Candidate profiles and positions
The guide will include profiles of Latino candidates running in the North Carolina elections. The section will go beyond a list of names, political parties, or positions: it will link to journalistic profiles that address their backgrounds, priorities, and proposals.
The platform will also feature a section dedicated to U.S. Senate candidates from North Carolina and races for the state's 14 House of Representatives districts.
Readers will be able to find information about each candidate and, based on the information available, learn their positions on issues of interest to the Latino community and other voters in the state.
“This guide was designed from the ground up by and for the Latino community of North Carolina, taking into account language barriers, questions about the electoral process, and the various ways our community participates in civic life. We want everyone to be able to find clear information and concrete tools to understand what’s at stake and how they can participate,” said Nicolás Baintrub, newsletter editor and head of the 2026 Election Guide.
Tools to prepare to vote
In addition to journalistic information, the guide connects readers with official resources and practical tools.
Users will be able to check their voter registration, learn about the available options if they are not yet registered, and access the online registration form or process when they are eligible to use them.
People who are already registered will also be able to subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter, La Tortilla, to receive information about Enlace Latino NC about dates, deadlines and recommendations to prepare before voting.
At the bottom of the platform, readers will find the latest coverage of the 2026 Elections , updated with articles published by Enlace Latino NC.
Resources of Enlace Latino NC for the 2026 elections
Print version for the community
In addition to the digital platform, Enlace Latino NC will publish a printed version of the 2026 Electoral Guide.
Copies will be distributed among community members through organizations, activities, and meeting points that will be announced soon.
The print edition seeks to bring electoral information in Spanish to people who do not always have internet access or who prefer to consult and share a physical guide with their families.
Forums and conversations with candidates
As part of Your Vote is Power, Enlace Latino NC will hold a series of talks with candidates during the months of September and October.
LThe first conversation will be today.Thursday, September 17, 2026, with both candidates for the Raleigh City HallAt these meetings, candidates will be able to present their proposals and answer questions about issues of interest to North Carolina communities.
Stay tuned for the release of the following conversations with candidates, which will take place in late September and throughout October.
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