VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE
Be A Voter!
Voter Registration:
- You need to be registered to vote.
- Check your Voter Registration here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
- Here’s another place to check your registration and register: https://votesaveamerica.com/
- If you have a driver’s license you can register to vote online with the DMV here:
https://payments.ncdot.gov/service/nc_voter_registration/workflow/nc_voter_reg_standal
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%22%3A%22nc_voter_registration%22%2C%22licenses%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%7D - You DON’T need photo ID to register to vote.
- DEADLINES: you must register to vote by October 9, 2020
- OR if you vote early (October 15-31) you can register AND vote at the same time. This is my favorite way to vote!
Mail-In Voting: Getting Your Mail-In Ballot:
- In North Carolina you must apply for a Mail-In Ballot. (Other states are making it much
easier by sending mail-in ballots automatically to everyone. This is one law I will sponsor
as your next state senator!) - Deadline to apply is October 27, 2020.
- Before early September you must download or print the application from this site:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Forms/NCAbsenteeBallotRequestForm.pdf - Complete the application and return it to your county Board of Elections by mail, email
or fax. We’ve listed to correct addresses, emails and fax numbers below. - By September 1 you’ll be able to apply for a Mail-In Ballot online. (But you might not want to wait!)
- After you’ve submitted your application, the Boards of Elections will start sending out Mail-In Ballots early September.
Mail-In Voting: Completing and Submitting Your Mail-In Ballot:
- You have to complete your Mail-In Ballot YOURSELF.
- You have to have 1 witness.
- You DON’T need to include any ID with your Mail-In Ballot.
- Mail your Mail-In Ballot anytime September 4, 2020 – November 3, 2020 5:00 pm. Make sure it’s postmarked in that date range! Don’t wait until the last minute!
- OR you can drop off your Mail-In Ballot September 4, 2020 – November 3, 2020 5:00
pm at your county Board of Elections office. - You can also drop off your Mail-In Ballot at an early voting site October 17-31.
- Don’t give it to a family member or friend to drop it off; YOU HAVE TO DELIVER YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT YOURSELF.
- You have to do all this yourself to prevent fraud, even though it might be inconvenient.
Early In-Person Voting:
- This is my favorite way to vote. Easy. No lines. Get It Done.
- During early voting – October 15-31 in North Carolina — you can register to vote AND vote at the same time.
- You can also go to any polling place in your county.
- Find all the polling locations by searching or calling your county Board of Elections.
- If there’s a mess-up and you’re told you’re not on the list or you’re in the wrong location,
ask for a provisional ballot. Here’s info on your rights as a voter!
https://democracync.org/resources/nc-voters-bill-rights-english/
November 3, 2020 In-Person Voting:
- November 3, 2020: you must go to your designated polling place. Find the right location
here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ - If there’s a mess-up and you’re told you’re not on the list or you’re in the wrong location,
ask for a provisional ballot. Here’s info on your rights as a voter!
https://democracync.org/resources/nc-voters-bill-rights-english/
More Help!
Find More Voter Information Here:
Como Votar En Carolina del Norte:
https://www.ncvoter.org/como-votar/
Call for Voter Help Anytime: 1-888-OUR-VOTE (1-888-688-8683)
During Early Voting and Election Day:
- Spanish / English: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
- Arabic / English: 1-844-YallaUS (844-925-5287)
- Asian Languages / English (1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
Be a Volunteer at the Polls:
Polls are typically staffed by volunteers, but many are unable to volunteer this election because of COVID risks. If you’re healthy and willing, come help out during early voting or on November 3.
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County Board of Elections Information
Alleghany County Board of Elections
348 South Main Street
PO Box 65
Sparta, NC 28675
Phone: 336-372-4557
Fax: 336-372-5435
Email: alleghanyelections@outlook.com
Ashe County Board of Elections
150 Government Circle Suite 2100
Jefferson, NC 28640
Phone: 336-846-5570
Fax: 336-846-5574
ashe.boe@gmail.com
Polling Locations: http://www.ashecountygov.com/departments/board-of-elections/polling-places
Surry County Board of Elections
Michella Huff, Director
Physical Address:
Surry County Service Center
915 E. Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Mailing Address:
PO Box 372
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 401-8225
Fax: (336) 401-8228
elections@co.surry.nc.us
Watauga County Board of Elections
Mailing Address:
Watauga County Board of Elections
PO Box 528
Boone, NC 28607
Physical Address:
842 W. King St, Suite 6
Boone, NC 28607
Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 828-265-8061
Fax: 828-265-8068
Email: Matthew.Snyder@watgov.org
Wilkes County Board of Elections
110 North Street Room 315
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Phone: 336-651-7339
Fax: 336-651-7560
wilkes.boe@ncsbe.gov
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm