A Brief Guide To Early Voting In North Carolina

Early voting for the November general election begins Thursday, Oct. 20 across North Carolina. State elections officials expect big turnouts, especially since this is a presidential election year.

So here's what you need to know:

First, no ID will be required to vote in person this election. But you should have one in hand if you didn't provide your driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number when you registered.

You also don't have to vote in or near your precinct during early voting.

And if you didn't register to vote yet, no worries. Patrick Gannon, with the North Carolina State Board of Elections says you'll still have an opportunity to do that.

“During that one-stop period, same-day registration is available as well,” says Gannon. “That means if you're not registered to vote, you can register and vote at any of the same day locations.”

Gannon says if you don't have ID, you still have the option to cast a provisional ballot. However, you must submit the proper information to county election officials shortly after this in order for it to count. A person would have until 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, the day before the county canvass, to present proof of residency at their county board of elections.

Voting sites across the state will also offer curbside voting for residents who may face physical challenges.

Early voting in North Carolina runs through November 5th.

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