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North Carolina one-stop early voting starts Thursday

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023   

The early voting period for the November municipal elections in North Carolina will begin on Thursday and run until Nov. 4. The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is highlighting the importance of participating in municipal elections and providing key information for voters.

League President Jennifer Rubin emphasizes the need for residents to be aware of changes to poll locations and new requirements.

"This year voter ID is a requirement," she said, "so everyone will need to provide an ID to vote either in person or by mail."

She recommends voters check their county board of election website or
vote411.org
for polling place locations, sample ballots and candidate information.

Rubin added this year they want to draw attention to the importance of municipal elections and how they can impact daily life, and is encouraging people to get informed about the role of local, county, and city officials in addition to the importance of casting a ballot for somebody whose beliefs on issues align with your own.

For those who have not yet registered to vote, Rubin said there is an additional advantage to early voting: same-day registration.

"In North Carolina, during early voting, you can bring your ID and bring proof of your address and you can register at the polling place and vote at any polling place, any early voting polling place," she explained.

Rubin noted that Senate Bill 747, which encompasses new voting guidelines such as changes to mail-in ballots, polling observers and same-day registration, will not take effect until 2024.

Disclosure: League of Women Voters contributes to our fund for reporting on Civic Engagement. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, click here.


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