Thursday, April 24, 2008

Election 2008: Presidential Primary Excitement Comes to NC

The North Carolina Primary is the topic of political pundits and bloggers around the nation. Is it North Carolina that decides the Democratic Presidential candidate or will it be Indiana.

But why wait until May 6th to get into the primary spirit! You can vote right now! North Carolina Early Voting sites are now open.
Here is some quick tips-first North Carolina is a semi-open primary. If you are a registered independent/undecided you can participate in our State's primary.

Second-you can still register to vote. North Carolina now offers Same Day Voter Registration at early voting sites. Here is the information you need to take advantage of this new opportunity.

Early Voting for NC Primary Starts Today
Today is the first day of Early Voting for the North Carolina Primary.

One-Stop Registration and Voting
Starts April 17 - Ends May 3

One Stop Voting:
To use this process, a citizen must (1) go to a One-Stop Voting Site in the county of residence during the One Stop Absentee Voting period, (2) fill out a voter registration application, and (3) provide proof of residency by showing the elections official an appropriate form of identification with the citizen’s current name and current address. The new registrant may vote ONLY at a One-Stop Absentee Voting Site in the county of registration during One-Stop Absentee Voting period and not on Election Day.)April 17 One-Stop Voting Begins – Early voting locations have been announced – for complete details visit the State Board of Elections website.

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