Voter Information for Wake County 2022

 

Elections are right around the corner, and we are here to give you all the information you need to register to vote! We have also included important deadlines for voter registration in Wake County. 

How do I register to vote? 

  • The deadline to register or update your existing voter info is Friday, October 14th. You can do this via the NC Department of Motor vehicles at https://tinyurl.com/ya9c5oej

  • You can also register in person at early voting sites from October 20th- November 5th. (You cannot register to vote on Election Day (November 8th). At the site, you will need to provide proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement, etc.). This link has a list of early voting sites with dates, places, and times https://tinyurl.com/2nyyycbt 

  • You can register and vote on the same day, if it is BEFORE November 8th 

Who is on my ballot? 

  • To find out more information on who will be on your ballot this election season, go to this website https://tinyurl.com/yba8bovf and click on voter information to verify your registration, find your polling place, and view your sample ballot request and absentee ballot and more 

  • For the November 8th election, the ballot is printed on both sides of the page. Be sure to turn it over and mark both sides 

When can I vote? 

  • If you wish to vote via an absentee ballot, you must request one by November 1st (sooner is better). And the ballot must be received by the board of elections by Election Day (November 8th) 

  • You can also vote at early voting sites (see link above) 

  • You can also vote on election day (November 8th) at your polling place 

How can I get information about candidates for local elections? 

  • Local elections are often overlooked but many important decisions concerning our lives are made at this level 

  • Forums for Raleigh City Council candidates are occurring between September 12th and October 1st 

  • Go here for a list of dates and how to register. They will also be live streamed https://tinyurl.com/2q3lajla 

  • One Wake is also sponsoring a forum for the Raleigh City Council Candidate Assembly, on October 6th, 7:30-9:00 pm at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 813 Darby Street, Raleigh. In-person attendance is strongly recommended, but there will be a hybrid option, for more information see this link https://tinyurl.com/2hh89ywq 

Families Together is pleased to announce that our very own Lisa Rowe, Executive Director, will be moderating a candidate forum on Thursday, September 29th for District E, at Clouds Brewing on Front Street, from 6 pm - 8 pm. If you wish to register or view the event, you can visit this link here for more information https://tinyurl.com/2q3lajla. 

 
 
FamiliesSadie Williams