Stories tagged: "early voting"


Former President Barack Obama, left, and former first lady Michelle Obama cast their ballots at an early voting venue in Chicago on Oct. 17. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
So You Forgot to Register to Vote? You Can Still Do It During NC’s Early Voting Period.

While the registration process during this period is not quite as easy as registering online, it’s still straightforward.

The 2017 Women's March in Washington DC after Donald Trump's inauguration.  Progressives are hoping for the same passion and energy for voting in this year's midterms, which are crucial for democracy, reproductive rights, and so many issues. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
A N.C. Guide to Voting in the Most Important Midterm Election in Generations

We break down this enormous Election Day, giving you a step-by-step guide to all the important deadlines ahead.

July 26 is Election Day. No, Really.
A Voter’s Guide to Election Day in July

15 counties have local elections on July 26. Here’s a look at what you need to know and why they matter.

Early voting is underway for the May primaries in North Carolina, where candidates will be winnowed down for the important mid-term elections. (Image via Shutterstock.)
You’ve Got the Power (to Vote Early). Now Do It.

We’ve got the answers to your basic questions about the May 17 primary elections in North Carolina.

Early voting begins Thursday and lasts through May 14  for North Carolina's 2022 primary elections. (Image via Shutterstock)
Early Voting Kicks Off Thursday in North Carolina. Here’s What You Need to Know

The May 17 primary is a few weeks out, but voters can start casting their ballots Thursday across the state.

Jeff Jackson, in a blue button-down shirt with his sleeves rolled up, stands on a picnic table at a town hall addressing attendees in Gastonia, NC.
Senate Hopeful Jeff Jackson: ‘The Clock is Ticking’ to Restore Power to NC Voters

North Carolina State Sen. Jeff Jackson, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, says gerrymandering threatens the voice of voters.

ASHEVILLE, NC - OCTOBER 15:  Susan Presson, a volunteer with the Buncombe County Democratic Party, speaks with voters waiting in line to vote at a polling place at the Dr. Wesley Grant Senior Center on October 15, 2020 in Asheville. Record numbers came out for in-person, early voting. State officials expect half of NC's registered voters will have cast ballots by day's end Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
In Historic Showing, Half of NC Voters May Cast Their Ballots by Day’s End Wednesday

How a divisive partisan election and the coronavirus pandemic are impacting staggering early voting turnout in NC.