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Countdown to May 6 Primary
A few weeks ago the front page of the News and Observer read, "NC Primary takes on meaning: Tight races give state's votes weight." This year there are a multitude of crucial races that will affect North Carolina. Not only are we electing a President, but we are also electing a Governor, a US Senator, a Supreme Court Justice, six Court of Appeals Judges, all thirteen members of the US House, the entire Council of State, and the entire General Assembly. It is more important than ever for us to vote on Election Day.
Year after year, North Carolina ranks as one of the worst 15 states for voter turnout. About one million voting-age citizens are not registered. I encourage you to visit www.sboe.state.nc.us/Voterlookup.aspx to check your voter registration. If you are not registered to vote, you can sign up easily on their website.
The May 6th Primary is less than two weeks away, now is the time to make sure you are registered and ready for Election Day. With record turnout expected, you can avoid the possibility of long lines or other problems at the polls by taking advantage of one-stop voting. Your local polling place has early ballots available for distribution now so you can register and vote in the same day. Learn more about one stop voting.
This is a historic year in North Carolina so don't miss out on the excitement. Remember, every vote counts!
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