Get Out the Vote

Join the Process. Every vote counts! Sadly, here in the home of contemporary representative democracy, most elections are decided by a very small group. Typically, 40-50% of registered voters don't bother to join the electoral process, which means an election won by a margin of 51% is actually determined by about 1/2 of 1% of eligible citizens. When deciding if you will "bother" to participate in the coming election, please consider the many who have given so much to secure your right to vote. Then, get involved. Your vote counts!

What does voting have to do with you?

Elected officials affect many areas of your life such as:

Economic issues affecting the type of jobs available to you
The taxes and fees you will pay
Your work environment, hours and fairness
The quality and content of the educational system
Issues that affect your natural and cultural environment
Your cost and access to medical attention

Who can vote?

To register to vote in North Carolina you must:

Be a US citizen (by birth or naturalization)
Be a resident of North Carolina and the county where you reside for at least 30 days
Be at least 18 years of age by the next general election
Not be registered to vote in any other county or state
Have your had your rights of citizenship restored, if you have been convicted of a felony

Am I registered to vote in North Carolina?

The North Carolina State Board of Elections provides a voter information search mechanism as part of a technology pilot program. To use this tool simply choose "Voter Information" from the "Voter Lookup" page. Then enter your information and press "Submit." There you should find your voter information including address, voting history and polling location.

In Buncombe County, if you cannot find your information or have any questions, you may call the Buncombe Country Election Bureau at 250-4200 or email: ben.bryson@buncombecounty.org.

Find more voting information from The North Carolina Board of Elections

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