At least 1 million voters are expected at the 2,600 poll polling places across North Carolina open to voters on Nov. 5.
That amounts to 43% of the state’s electorate of about 7.8 million registered voters.
Registered Republicans have edged out registered Democrats in early voting, though turnout is only about 30%.
State officials warn that some groups have outdated voter information and may say voters have not cast a ballot when they already have.
Emhoff will host a lunch and help with hurricane relief efforts for folks in western North Carolina while promoting early voting.
The previous record, slightly lower than Thursday’s, was set on the first day of early voting in 2020.
A multipronged emergency resolution approved by the state Board of Elections gives county Boards greater flexibilities.
Republicans hold a 2-to-1 majority of registered voters in the 25-county federal disaster area.
Elections offices in western North Carolina did not sustain damage. Ballots, voting machines and other sensitive materials are secure and accounted for.
The storm unleashed the worst flooding in a century in North Carolina.
