Early voting has begun in North Carolina. Registered voters who can't wait until Election Day to decide on U.S. Senate and down-ballot races now have the opportunity to vote in person across the state.
The 10-day early voting period began this morning in all 100 North Carolina counties. It will run through midday Nov. 1. Some counties also are offering Sunday voting this weekend.
There is no longer same-day registration in the state. Voters this year had to meet an Oct. 10 deadline to register. Mail-in absentee ballots must be turned in or postmarked by Election Day.
Candidates and groups are using early voting's first day to draw attention to election contests and issues. The Associated Press reports that the North Carolina Association of Educators and a group of black pastors scheduled separate events. Voters this fall also are choosing legislators, judges and local leaders.
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