North Carolina Constitutional Amendment — Maximum Income Tax Rate of 3.5%
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- Constitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).
- A YES vote means
- The constitutional cap on the state income tax rate would be lowered to 3.5%.
- A NO vote means
- The constitutional cap on the state income tax rate would stay at its current level (7%).
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on North Carolina Constitutional Amendment mean?
- The constitutional cap on the state income tax rate would be lowered to 3.5%.
- What does a NO vote on North Carolina Constitutional Amendment mean?
- The constitutional cap on the state income tax rate would stay at its current level (7%).
- How many votes does North Carolina Constitutional Amendment need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on North Carolina Constitutional Amendment?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.