Attorney General @JoshStein_ over the weekend released a thread of important information about voting in NC during the 2020 election. Keep reading to find out what you should know:
Important Thread on VOTING in NC:
1. Register to vote before Fri 10/9
2. Request mail-in ballot ASAP
3. Mail in your ballot ASAP & track its receipt online
4. or Vote during 17 days of early vote (Thu 10/15 – Sat 10/31)
5. or Vote on Election Day (Tues 11/3)
6. DO NOT VOTE TWICE
REGISTRATION: To register to vote or update your registration, click this link. You must be registered by Friday 10/9. If you miss the deadline, you can STILL register & vote during at an early vote site. ncsbe.gov/registering/ho…
VOTE BY MAIL: To request your absentee ballot online, click this link. Any eligible voter can vote by mail – no special reason required. By voting by mail, you will shorten lines for those who prefer to vote in person. votebymail.ncsbe.gov/app/home
TRACK YOUR BALLOT: Mail in your ballot ASAP (no later than 10/15) to avoid slow mail delivery. Make sure you have a witness when you mark your ballot. To get text/email alerts to confirm receipt of you ballot by county board of elections, click this link. northcarolina.ballottrax.net/voter/
EARLY VOTE: If you prefer to vote in person during early vote, that’s great. There will be COVID19 protocols to maximize public safety. All counties will have two weekends of early voting. Find your county’s early voting locations & times here: vt.ncsbe.gov/ossite/
ELECTION DAY: If you’re old school and want to vote on Election Day, that’s also great. There will be COVID19 protocols to maximize public safety. To find out where your precinct is, click this link: vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
FOLLOW THE LAW: NC law prohibits voters from voting twice. It’s simple – just vote once! Also do not take a photo of your marked ballot; you can take a picture of the envelope or the blank ballot, but not once you’ve filled it out.
DEMOCRACY HERO: We need election officials for early voting and on Election Day! Many seniors who normally serve are opting out because of COVID19. Be a hero for democracy and get paid! Here’s the link: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…
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