RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Voters in 380 North Carolina municipalities will soon have the opportunity to cast their ballots.
In-person voting begins on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as most North Carolina municipalities hold elections in odd-numbered years, including this one.
Voters will elect representatives for local government offices, such as mayor and councilperson, and some municipalities may also decide on issues like property taxes.
Across the state, 447 cities, towns, and villages in 88 counties are conducting elections this November. However, 67 municipalities have opted not to offer early or absentee voting.
To participate, voters must live in and be registered to vote in the municipality where the election is taking place. See if you are eligible to vote here.
Durham Elections
Mayor Leonardo Williams, defending his record in office, came in first by a wide margin in his bid for reelection. That sets up a matchup with Anjanee Bell.
Durham City Council could also look different with some members facing tough races.
Fayetteville Elections
In Fayetteville, incumbent Mayor Mitch Colvin easily sailed through the primary. He is going up against Kathy Keefe Jensen.
Wake County Elections
There are numerous non-party elections taking place in Wake County, including Garner, Apex, Holly Springs, Cary, Morrisville, and Fuquay-Varina.
Earlier this year, the State Board launched the Registration Repair Project, a comprehensive effort to collect driver’s license numbers or last four digits of Social Security numbers from registered voters who do not have one of these numbers in the voter registration database.
State Board of Elections has these tips for voters:
1. Voters must live and be registered to vote in a municipality to vote in its elections.
2. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in line at 7:30 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot.
3. Voters need to go to their assigned polling place on Election Day.
4. Voter registration is not permitted on Election Day.
5. Voters who still need to return their absentee ballot can drop it off in person at their county board of elections office, either during business hours or before 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
6. Those who need assistance at the polls must request that assistance by informing an election official when they enter the polling place. Curbside voting is available for voters who are unable to enter the voting place without assistance due to age or disability.
7. If you go to vote and your name is not on the voter list, you may request a provisional ballot.
8. State and federal laws forbid intimidation or interference with voters, including hindering access to the voting place, whether inside or outside the buffer zone. The law also makes it a crime to interfere with election officials carrying out their duties. Penalties for violations include fines, prison time, or both.
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