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Going to the Polls
Going-to-polls

Voting is what makes a democracy work. But that doesn't mean it's easy. We know it can be confusing, so we're here to help.  If you have questions about going to the polls, ask them here.

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  • Where can I find out which candidates are incumbents?
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    The ballot does not list who is currently an elected official.

    Take a look at this voter guide to see who is on the ballot in your county: http://www.unctv.org/election/candidates/index.html. And here is a list of current elected officials: http://vote-nc.org/Officials.aspx?Report=NC.

    Hope that helps and happy voting.

  • When do I vote? What time are the polls open?
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    Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    And voting has already started. Early voting is available until Saturday, October 30th.

    Anyone can take advantage of early voting. To find an early vote location in your county, click here: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=17.

    Bonus: During the early voting period, you can register to vote if you aren’t registered at your current address. You can register to vote at one of the early vote location. You must: (1) go to an early voting location in the county of your residence, (2) fill out a voter registration application, and (3) provide proof of residency by showing the elections official an appropriate form of identification with your current name and address. Please note that this process is not permitted on Election Day itself.

  • What's going to be on my ballot?
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    Rock the Vote created a North Carolina voter's guide to help you through the process (just click on the image):

    There are a lot of other great tools and guides that can help you figure out who and what is on your ballot this year. UNC-TV has a very comprehensive guide: http://www.unctv.org/election/candidates/index.html. Also, check out http://www.vote411.org/ or http://votesmart.org/voteeasy/# or http://thisismyballot.org/ to see the candidates and issues on the ballot in your area.

  • What do I bring to the polls?
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    If you did not provide identification when you registered to vote, you will be required to provide proof of identity the first time you cast a ballot in North Carolina. Acceptable forms of identification include a copy of a current and valid photo ID that shows your name, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and North Carolina address.

    For more information, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections site: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/

  • Where do I go to vote?
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    You can find your polling place by clicking here: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/PrecinctFinder.aspx.

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