Election Day
Day when voters cast ballots in elections
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Trump's new plans for mail-in ballots and North Carolina's response
Donald Trump has proposed changes to the handling of mail-in ballots, which have been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
Democratic lawmakers and voting advocates rallied at the General Assembly after passage of a sweeping elections bill, arguing it would restrict voting access.
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Can you vote in NC if you’ve never lived here? GOP bill would bar ‘never-resident’ voters
A Republican-backed bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly would bar so-called “never-resident” U.S. citizens from voting in state and local elections and add new identification requirements for overseas absentee voters, as lawmakers debate election law changes.
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How North Carolina conducts ballot recounts
Several North Carolina primary elections are expected to go to recounts, including one in a closely watched legislative race. Here’s how it all works.
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State board investigating allegations of misconduct by voter registration-drive workers
The state board has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by workers involved in voter registration drives. Accusations include tampering with forms and misleading registrants. This probe could impact upcoming elections and voter trust.
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More Wake schools will close March 3, after school board vote
School had already canceled March 3 for most schools, but had not for some year-round schools.
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Candidate for Durham City Council moves event after social media post
Language in social media posts forced a Durham City Council candidate to move his event. WRAL previously reported that online rhetoric that has some concerned. WRAL News spoke with that candidate about how this local election has been different from past ones.
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Rocky Mount councilmembers cruise to re-election
Rocky Mount voters went to the polls Tuesday after weeks of reports of financial chaos in the city.
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In Durham, Fayetteville, sitting mayors will face council members in general election
Durham and Fayetteville narrowed the fields for mayor Tuesday in a primary election. The top two vote getters in each city advance to the general election Nov. 4.
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Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson
The North Carolina Board of Elections said poll workers were not able to print voter authorization forms between 6:40 a.m. - 8:07 a.m. Tuesday. It caused some voters to wait in line for hours.
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Printer issue left Wilson County voters waiting for hours to vote
The North Carolina Board of Elections said poll workers were not able to print voter authorization forms between 6:40 a.m. - 8:07 a.m. Tuesday. It caused some voters to wait in line for hours.
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How the state counts your votes on Election Night
For early in-person voting, the state stationed 32 tabulators at 22 early voting sites, which are transported to the Wake County Board of Elections. At 7:30 p.m., the state processes results from these tabulators. Each machine is equipped with a memory stick that records results as the machine scans early voting ballots.
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Western NC voter turnout is 'heartwarming,' where some polling sites moved to tents
In the western portion of the state, 59% of registered voters voted before Election Day -- that's higher than the statewide turnout of 57% of registered voters.
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Beware of scams on Election Day, Attorney General Josh Stein warns
The NC Attorney General's Office and 5 On Your Side want you to steer clear of scams this Election Day. Like any big holiday or event, scammers may use Election Day to prey on people.
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'It's a crime': Officials warn against voter intimidation at the polls
North Carolina has seen more than 4.5 million people cast their ballots as of Monday, with state leaders reporting few instances of voter intimidation or harassment.
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Nearly 59% of voters in western NC cast ballots early
Early voting saw a record turnout across North Carolina. In the western portion of the state, nearly 59% of registered voters voted before Election Day or by absentee ballot -- that's hire than the statewide turnout of 57% of registered voters.
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10 tips for Election Day from the NC Board of Elections
The North Carolina State Board of Elections shared some tips for voters for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Harris and Trump campaigns focus on Sunbelt states, NC in final days before election
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states. They pitched rival agendas on the economy -- and more -- that each insisted is what Americans want.
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Mailing in your ballot? Changes for 2024 election you need to know
Voters planning to vote by mail for the Nov. 5, 2024, election need to mail their ballots now.
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Election 2024: Voter registration ends Friday, but you get another chance in early voting. What to know
Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for North Carolina voters to register to vote in the upcoming election or to make changes to your registration if you've moved.
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Election Day: What you need to know about voting in NC
North Carolina is among 15 states that'll have voters head to the polls Tuesday to help select the major party nominees for this November's presidential election. It's also the day where North Carolina voters will select major party nominees for governor and a host of other statewide offices.
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How polls influence voter behavior, candidates skip debates before Super Tuesday primaries
Super Tuesday marks the primary elections in 15 states, including North Carolina. Polls indicate that the outcomes are determined in many primary races in North Carolina.
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What you need to know about Tuesday's local elections
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, is an election day in North Carolina, with elections for mayor in Durham and Fayetteville, and a town council runoff election in Cary, among others. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Who is running, how to vote in local elections on Tuesday
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, is an election day in North Carolina, with elections for mayor in Durham and Fayetteville, and a town council runoff election in Cary, among others. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
