Know Before You Go
You have an important opportunity to make your voice heard in the local election. Here’s what you need to know before you go:
- Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Polls will be open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM.
- If you can’t vote on Election Day, there are opportunities to vote absentee.
- Check your voter registration card or look up your directions and a map to your polling site.
If you can’t make it to the polls on September 15, you can still vote. Here are your options:
- Obtain an absentee ballot from the Board of Elections and vote by mail August 17 – September 8.
- Vote absentee at an early voting site August 27-September 12.
- If you are sick or have a disability, you can apply or have a near relative or verifiable legal guardian apply in person at the Board of Elections office for an absentee ballot that may be hand delivered to the voter. This option is only available for sick or disabled voters after 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, but not later than 5:00 pm on Monday, September 14, 2009.
Some candidates are running for district offices. District representation helps officials have a better idea about the particular concerns in your neighborhood or community. When you vote, your ballot will automatically list your districts. However, it is always a good idea to find out your districts ahead of time so so you can learn about your candidates.
If you live in Mecklenburg County, but not in Charlotte, you will only vote in the general election. That’s because all of the other races this year are for non-partisan offices – Board of Education, plus town mayors and councils – meaning there’s no need for a political primary.
Find your candidates and vote today.
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