North Carolina's primaries aren't over just yet. Early voting in three second elections began Thursday, and the election will take place on May 14. Here's what you need to know.
What are the elections?
Three Republican primaries, two statewide races and one congressional race, are holding second elections after no candidate in the race received 30% of the vote.
13th Congressional District
The first race is for the 13th Congressional District, which wraps around the Triangle. Two candidates emerged out of the crowded first primary, which saw 14 candidates running for the seat.
Kelly Daughtry, a family law attorney, was the top vote getter in the first primary, receiving 27% of the vote. She will face Brad Knott in the second election, who resigned from a position as a federal prosecutor to run.
The 13th Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Wiley Nickel, who declined to run for reelection, citing gerrymandering that makes the seat Republican-favored.
The winner of the second election will be heavily favored in November against Democrat Franklin Pierce.
North Carolina lieutenant governor
The Republican primary for lieutenant governor was another crowded one, with 13 candidates vying to replace outgoing Mark Robinson, who is the Republican candidate for governor.
Hal Weatherman, former chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, and Jim O’Neill, Forsyth County district attorney, advanced to the second election, with neither coming close to the 30% margin.
The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in the general election.
North Carolina state auditor
The third contest is between Jack Clark and Dave Boliek. Both are seeking the Republican nomination for state auditor.
Clark is a registered accountant who has spent his career working as an auditor. Boliek is an attorney and currently sits on the UNC Board of Trustees.
The winner will face Jessica Holmes in November. Holmes was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper last December after Beth Wood resigned.
Who can vote?
All three second elections are Republican primaries, so not everyone can vote in them (namely Democrats).
Any registered Republican in the state can vote in the second elections for state auditor and lieutenant governor. Registered Republicans in the 13th Congressional District can vote in that second election.
Unaffiliated voters who either didn't vote on Super Tuesday or used a Republican ballot may vote in the second elections.
Same-day registration is not allowed during the second primary. However, if you became eligible to vote between the primary and the second primary, you may register and vote on the day of the election, May 14.
Where do I vote?
In-person early voting begins Thursday, April 25, and ends Saturday, May 11. Because two of the second elections are statewide, all 100 counties have at least one early voting site.
You may also vote absentee by mail in the second primaries. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is May 7 by 5 p.m. and it must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on election day.
Remember to include a copy of your photo ID with your absentee ballot. You need an acceptable photo ID to vote absentee, early or in-person on election day.
If you do not have an acceptable photo ID, you may request an exception form, whether voting in-person or absentee. You may also get a free voter ID by visiting your local county board of elections.
You can find the closest early voting site and hours here. The map below shows all of the early voting sites around the state.