A roundup of everything you need to know to vote on Election Day 2024 in NC
As North Carolina gears up for Election Day 2024, we provide voters with vital informed about voting procedures, registration guidelines, and candidates’ positions.
Multiple resources, including comprehensive voter guides, offer insights into candidates’ priorities, assisting residents in making educated decisions. Ensuring voter registration and understanding the status of absentee ballots are crucial steps, with tools like the State Board of Elections’ Voter Search providing easy access.
The state’s new voter ID laws require a photo ID at the polls, but exceptions and provisional ballots are available for those in special circumstances, including being affected by natural disasters. Residents can cast their votes early at designated sites or on Election Day at their assigned polling places, ensuring their voices are heard in this critical election.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
No. 1: Read our Voter Guide to find out how NC candidates responded to our questions
The election is Nov. 5. How much do you know about the candidates and where they stand on the issues? Research your ballot with our NC Voter Guide. | Published September 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Raynor
No. 2: Can I still vote if I show up as an ‘inactive’ voter in NC? Here’s what to know
Early voting has started, and if you’re checking your voter registration, you might see that you’re “inactive.” Here’s what it means. | Published October 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted
No. 3: Want to see who’s on your NC ballot before voting? How to find a sample ballot online
Here’s how registered North Carolina voters can find a sample ballot ahead of Election Day. | Published October 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
No. 4: NC now requires ID to vote. What you’ll need to cast your ballot (+ how laws have changed)
This election season, following a landmark court decision, voters will be required to present a photo ID at the polls. | Published October 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kyle Ingram
No. 5: What’s a provisional ballot? Here’s why you might need to cast one when voting in NC
Provisional ballots are generally issued when there are concerns about a voter’s qualification or eligibility to vote. | Published October 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
No. 6: You can track your ballot in NC to make sure your vote gets accepted. Here’s what to do
Want to make sure your mail-in vote counts? Here’s how. | Published October 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Evan Moore
No. 7: Need to find your NC polling place to vote in the 2024 election? Here’s where to go
Here’s where to go if you plan to vote either during the early voting period or on Election Day in November. | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
No. 8: Lost your voter ID? Here’s how you can still cast your ballot in NC’s elections
North Carolina law provides exemptions to the voter ID law for victims of natural disasters. | Published January 1, 2999 | Read Full Story by Kyle Ingram
No. 9: Are you registered to vote in the 2024 presidential election in NC? How to check status
Any North Carolinians who plan to vote this year have to be registered. Here’s how to make sure you’ll be able to cast a ballot. | Published September 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted
No. 10: Can anyone find out how you voted or who you voted for? Facts about voting in NC
People will know that you voted, but they won’t know how. Here’s what that means. | Published October 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.