How to Vote

Voting isn’t just a right, it’s a responsibility of citizenship. Every time we have an election, it’s our opportunity to influence the direction of our local, state, and federal government. The right to vote must be protected, but it must also be exercised.

  1. Make sure you’re registered to vote.

  2. Learn about the candidates.

  3. VOTE!

1. REGISTERING TO VOTE

There are two ways to register to vote (or update your voter registration) in North Carolina:

  1. One-Stop Early Voting: You can register and vote on the same day! Come to One-Stop Early Voting with any of the following:

    • North Carolina driver license.

    • Other photo identification issued by a government agency. Any government-issued photo ID is acceptable, so long as the card bears the voter’s current name and current address.

    • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing the voter’s name and address.

    • A current college/university photo identification card paired with proof of campus habitation.

      Craven County early vote locations and times are as follows:































    For more information about one-stop early voting, see the NCSBE website.

  2. Traditional Registration: Fill out this form and return it to your county Board of Elections.  Or click here register to vote online via the DMV.

To check your voter registration and make sure it’s up to date, use the voter registration lookup form on the NCSBE website.

2. LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

Click here to learn more about the Democratic candidates on your ballot.  Curious about your ballot?  Click here to view your sample ballot.

3. VOTE!

There are three main ways for folks in Craven County to vote in the 2024 election: Absentee-by-mail voting, One-Stop Early voting, or voting on Election Day.

VOTING TWICE IN AN ELECTION IS A FELONY.  Be prepared and make your voting plan now.  Vote smart, vote once per election.