Three Constitutional Amendments on North Carolina's 2026 Ballot
North Carolina voters will decide three proposed amendments to the State Constitution in the November 3, 2026 general election.
The amendments address:
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State income taxes: lowering the maximum income-tax rate permitted by the NC Constitution from 7% to 3.5%.
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Local property taxes: requiring the General Assembly to enact laws limiting increases in property-tax levies by local governments. The amendment does not establish the limits or formula; those would be determined through subsequent legislation, which may include exceptions.
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Photo ID for voting: expanding the Constitution's existing photo ID requirement from in-person voting to all methods of voting. State law already requires photo identification or an exception process for absentee-by-mail voting; the amendment would place the broader requirement in the Constitution.
Before voting, learn what each amendment would—and would not—do. The League of Women Voters of North Carolina's voter education materials below provide concise, position-neutral overviews of each proposal, including key facts, arguments made by supporters and opponents, and questions voters may wish to consider.
Why the League Opposes the Amendments
The League of Women Voters of North Carolina believes constitutional amendments deserve particularly careful scrutiny because they establish durable limits and requirements that are more difficult to change than ordinary laws. These policy decisions are better addressed through legislation, where elected officials can respond to changing circumstances and voters can hold them accountable.
Take a Deeper Dive
Learn more about these amendments, why constitutional amendments matter, and why the League opposes these amendments at the LWV of North Carolina website.