Top Story Spotlight Early voting began Thursday and continues through Feb. 28 From staff reports Feb 15, 2026 Feb 15, 2026 Updated Feb 16, 2026 0 Early in-person voting for the March 3 primary will be at the Cabarrus County Board of Elections, 369 Church St. N., Concord. 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