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Welcome to Democracy North Carolina's
2008 Election Connection!
Election Connection is your information resource center for learning about your voter rights, checking the finer points of election law and connecting with other people interested in registering voters and getting out the vote for the November 2008 election. Please contact us at info@democracy-nc.org or call us at 1-888-OUR-VOTE if you need more information.
Congratulations, North Carolina -- nearly 2.1 million people voted in the May 6th Primary, giving us a new record for a primary's turnout: 36%!
If you'd like to help register even more new voters or increase turn-out for the November General Election, visit our Do More section for information on how Democracy North Carolina is working with groups and individuals across the state to energize our democracy.
Using This Site:
To use this site, visit the links in the top navigational bar or click on any section below for a list of commonly-asked questions in each area:
Who Can Vote: Who can vote in North Carolina, including age requirements and information for misdemeanants and ex-felons, plus an explanation of your voting rights.
Registering To Vote: How you can register to vote by mail or in person, registration deadlines and North Carolina’s new Same Day Registration & Voting law.
Voting Options: Including what to do if your name is not on the voter rolls on Election Day.
Resources: Lots of links and downloadable information on candidates, Democracy North Carolina, political blogs, media resources and more.
Do More: Learn how you or your organization can help increase voter participation and spread the word about the importance of voting.
Need More Help?
If you have problems when you vote, or if you have questions about the law, please call toll-free:
- The Election Protection National Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (on Election Day only).
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