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Early voting, October 16th to November 1st 2008. North Carolina

Onestop early voting, North Carolina

 Turning NC Blue County by County

Onestop early voting in North Carolina runs for 17 consecutive days from Thursday October 16th to Saturday November 1st. The voting schedule per county varies, please contact your local county Board of Elections, or review the State Board of Elections (SBOE) informtaion.

Total number of NC registered voters as of 2008-10-30 is 6240175 of which an estimated 42.1 % have already voted at a one-stop location or via absentee ballot, please be part of this growing movement. Please aim to avoid the projected long lines on election day, Tuesday November 4th, 2008.

The estimated voters are per data released by the SBOE under "Absentee Information" and summarized early vote metrics are available too, you can see county and absentee ballot counts.

Voter requirement checklist

____ U.S. citizen

____ at least 18 years of age by date of general election (Nov 4)

____ lived at current residence for at least 30 days by date of general election

____ not convicted felon, OR if felon, you have completed probation / parole (see Guide on ex-felon's rights)


 Voter registration forms can be used to:

  • apply to register to vote
  • report a change of party affiliation
  • report a change of address
  • report a name change
  • report a change in other information


    • Accepted forms* of voter identification:
  • NC driver's license
  • utility bill (telephone, electric, gas, cable, water, sewage)
  • student photo ID along with a document from the school showing current address
  • paycheck or W-2; bank statement
  • US government-issued ID or document (passport, military ID, certified documentation of naturalization, vehicle registration)


    • * These forms of identification must display an individual’s current address in Durham County.

    One-stop early voting (AND REGISTRATION)

    Details at the State Board of Elections (919) 733-7173).


    If I miss the regular voter registration period (before Oct 10), what can I do?
    You can register AND vote early at the One-Stop voting locations.   You must bring with you valid identification (see above) showing your current address in the County that you live in.   NOTE: You must attend a one-stop early voting location in your county of residence, for example, if you live in Durham County go to a Durham County one-stop location

    What is early voting?
    Early voting allows voters to vote at selected sites before election day.  ALL voters have the option to vote early.  The ballots will not be counted until election night.

    Who can use it?
    Anyone, you do not need an excuse to vote early.

    When can I vote early?
    Early voting polls will open from Oct 16-Nov 1. The typical schedule is below but please check with your local Board of Elections for specific times in your county:
    Thurs, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 17 9am-5:00pm
    Sat, Oct 18 9am-3pm
    Sun, Oct 19 12pm-3pm (Not all counties are open on Sunday - please check with your local Board of Elections)
    Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 25 9am-5:00pm
    Sun, Oct 26 12pm-5:00pm (Not all counties are open on Sunday - please check with your local Board of Elections)
    Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 29 9-5:00pm
    Thurs, Oct 30 - Fri, Oct 31 9am-5pm (Some counties have early voting to 7:00pm - please check with your local Board of Elections)
    Sat, Nov 1 9am-1pm --> and to 5:00pm in many counties, please check with the Baord of Elections

    If you use one-stop early voting
    Your vote is cast, do not go to the polls on Nov 4th.

    Absentee ballot
    If you will be out of town on Nov 4th, you could also use an Absentee Ballot.   You can send the Board of Elections a written request for an absentee ballot from Sept 15 to Oct 28.   Absentee ballot must be received by the Board of Elections by November 3rd (5pm).

    General election ballot

    Be familiar with the sample general election ballot for your COUNTY before you get to the polls

    Consider doing the "OBAMA-STRAIGHT-FLIP" when voting:



    1) Vote for Obama

    2) Vote the straight Democratic ticket

    3) Flip the ballot and vote for the Democratic judges on the reverse side

    Important 2008 dates
    Request for absentee ballot by mail:   Sep 15 - Oct 28
    Last day to register during regular voter registration period:   Oct 10 (5pm)
    One-stop early voting (and registration):   Oct 16 - Nov 1
    Mail-in absentee ballot must be received by:   Nov 3 (5pm)
    General election:   Nov 4 (6:30am - 7:30pm)

    Links
    NC Board of Elections (866-522-4723)
         Check your registration status
         Voter registration form
    Register to vote (online)
    Guide for ex-felons

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