Dates to Remember for 2010…
- April 9: Last day to change party affiliation for primary
- April 15 – May 1: One-stop absentee voting period for primary
- May 4: Primary election
- October 14-30: One-stop absentee voting period for general election
- November 2: General election
Frequently Asked Questions…
How do I know what NC Senate district I’m in?
If you’re registered to vote in NC, go to Check Your Registration part of the Voter Registration section at the North Carolina State Board of Elections Web site, and follow the prompts to look up your voter registration. When you find your information, click the My Districts link at the bottom of the page. There, you’ll be able to see all your state and local districts. Here’s a quick link to this voter lookup page:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/VoterLookup.aspx
How much of the state does NC Senate District 16 cover?
For a detailed view of District 16, including all the precincts in the district, check out this map:
NC Senate District 16, Detailed (JPEG)
For a vision of how District 16 fits among all districts state-wide, see this map from the NC State Board of Elections:
NC Senate District Map (PDF)
How can I register to vote?
If you’re not yet registered to vote, go to the How To Register part of the Voter Registration section at the North Carolina State Board of Elections Web site, and following the instructions there. Here’s a quick link to download the form you’ll need to complete and send to your county’s board of elections:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/GetDocument.aspx?id=241
Who is serving in NC Senate District 16, and who’s running for 2010?
Currently serving: Josh Stein of Raleigh
Currently running for 2010: Josh Stein (D), Stephanie E. Watson (L), and Michael Beezley (R)
What other Libertarians will be on my ballot?
For more information about Libertarian candidates, see LPNC.org.
What is the Libertarian Party platform?
There are two Libertarian platforms you’ll hear about from Libertarians in North Carolina. While each candidate still stands alone issue-by-issue, these platforms can give you an idea of the average Libertarians’ philosophy on each issue:
- 2008 Platform of the Libertarian Party of North Carolina (revisions will be on the table at the 2010 convention)
- National Platform of the Libertarian Party
How can I change my voter registration?
If you need to update your voter registration because you’ve moved or changed political affiliation, go to the Update Your Registration part of the Voter Registration section at the North Carolina State Board of Elections Web site, and following the instructions there. Here’s a quick link to download the form you’ll need to complete and send to your county’s board of elections:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/GetDocument.aspx?id=241