Voting a straight ticket? You still have to mark your selections for U.S. president, judges and constitutional amendments or your vote on those items won’t be counted.
Remember your picture ID. If you have recently registered or re-registered, you might be asked for a picture ID. It’s a good idea to take it with you, anyway.
Vote early to avoid the Election Day rush. You can even do it on the weekend! Early voting is available statewide now through Oct. 30 at these locations. Check with your county Board of Elections office for more details.
Early Voting Sites
Chatham County
Board of Elections: 542-8206
Dunlap Building, 80-F East St., Pittsboro
Siler City Community Center, 111 S. Third Ave.
Goldston Town Hall, 335 Goldston Glendon Road
North Chatham Community Center, 886 Hamlets Chapel Road
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.to 5p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Durham County
Board of Elections: 560-0700
706 W. Corporation
Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkenson Road
Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville St.
Githens Middle School, 4800 Old Chapel Hill Road
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Orange County
Board of Elections: 245-2350
110 E. King St., Hillsborough
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium, 250 E, Chapel Hill St., Chapel Hill
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St.
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wake County
Board of Elections: 856-6240
337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional Wake locations: Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter St.; Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary; Garner Town Hall Complex, Building B, 900 Seventh Ave.; Knightdale Town Hall, 950 Steeple Square Court; Mary E. Phillips High School, 1923 Milburnie Road, Raleigh; Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh; Northwest Services & Police Substation, 8016 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh; Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh; Wake County Library Administration Building, 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh; Wake Technical Community College, Student Services Building, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh; Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave.; Wendell Community Center, 601 W. Third St.
VOTER RESOURceS The Institute for Southern Studies‘ Election Protection campaign: Features a North Carolina voters’ rights guide along with ways you can help protect the vote in your community. www.southernstudies.org
El Pueblo, a statewide nonprofit supporting the Latino community. Their site provides bilingual voter information. www.elpueblo.org
The North Carolina Center for Voter Education offers information about money in politics and judicial campaign reform. www.ncvotered.com
The North Carolina Budget and Tax Center provides analysis of state and local budget and tax issues. www.ncjustice.org/btc
LOCAL WEB RESOURCES For information about voting procedures and polling locations in your county, check out these sites:
Wake: www.wakegov.com/general/elections
Orange: www.co.orange.nc.us/elect
Durham: www.co.durham.nc.us/common/db-dept.cfm?ID=2
Chatham: www.co.chatham.nc.us/dept/elections/web/electionhome.htm
Voting is your central right and responsibility as a citizen. You´ll feel good about it. Plus, you get a sticker. If you encounter any problems trying to vote, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. This toll-free number connects you with volunteers from the Institute for Southern Studies who can help make sure your rights are enforced. x
