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VOTING IN CHATHAM COUNTY �NORTH CAROLINA

MAY 17, 2022 PRIMARY ELECTIONS

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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION MEMBERS

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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS �BOARD MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION

Laura Heise-Chair email: laura.heise@chathamcountync.gov

Charles Ramos email: charles.ramos@chathamcountync.gov

Amy Meek email: amy.meek@chathamcountync.gov

Mark Barroso email: mark.barroso@chathamcountync.gov

Frank R Dunphy II email: frank.dunphy@chathamcountync.gov

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HOW BOARD MEMBERS ARE SELECTED

  • Each of North Carolina’s 100 counties has a county board of elections with five members who are registered voters in that county.
  • The State Board of Elections appoints four members – two Democrats and two Republicans – to each county board of elections.
  • The state chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties recommend three registered voters to the State Board.
  • The State Board chooses two members from each party to serve on each county board. They serve two-year terms.
  • The governor appoints the chair of each county board.

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BOARD MEMBERS OATH

  • I, ____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States; that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the State of North Carolina and to the constitutional powers and authorities which are or may be established for the government thereof; that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the Constitution of said State, not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States; and that I will well and truly execute the duties of the office of member of the ____ County Board of Elections to the best of my knowledge and ability, according to law; so help me God.”
  • The State Board of Elections may remove any member of a county board for incompetency, neglect or failure to perform duties, fraud, or for any other satisfactory cause.

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DUTIES OF COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTIONS

Among other duties, county boards: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-33.html

  • Make and issue rules, regulations, and instructions necessary for the guidance of election officers and voters.
  • Appoint chief judges, judges, assistants, and other elections officials, and determine where they will serve. The county board also removes officials if the need arises.
  • Investigate irregularities, nonperformance of duties, and violations of laws by election officers and other persons, and report violations to the State Board.
  • Contract for the printing of ballots and other supplies used in registration and elections; and provide for the delivery of ballots, pollbooks, and other required papers and materials to voting places.
  • Buy and maintain voting booths, ballot boxes, registration and pollbooks, maps, flags, cards of instruction, and other forms, papers, and equipment used in elections.

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DUTIES OF COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTIONS CONTD…

  • Count absentee and provisional ballots and other official ballots required to be counted.

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  • Certify results in all ballot items on the official ballot in the county.

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  • Order a recount in any ballot item where necessary to complete the canvass.

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  • Conduct any recount ordered by the county board or State Board.

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  • Conduct hearings on election protests.

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BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEETNGS �

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month.

Currently meetings are held virtual via go to meeting during the pandemic .

Signup to receive notice of meetings at this link: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/our-community/sign-up-for-e-notification you will receive all meeting notices.

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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS STAFF

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BOARD OF ELECTIONS MISSION

  • The mission of the Chatham County Board of Elections and the Elections Office is to plan, organize, conduct secure elections in Chatham County according to state and federal election laws. Also, to ensure that all residents have the right to vote, and vote in fair and impartial elections.

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MAJOR SERVICES

  • Manage voter registration and maintain secure voter records
  • Oversee campaign financing
  • Manage candidate filings for office
  • Produce official ballots
  • Recruit and train poll workers
  • Order and keep election equipment operating effectively
  • Select and prepare voting locations
  • Coordinate all logistics for early voting, absentee voting and election day voting

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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS �

OFFICE LOCATION

  • 984 Thompson Street, Suite D, Pittsboro, NC 27312
  • (The Board of Elections Office is located 1.1 miles East of the Courthouse Circle on the North side of Business 64. Turn at the sign for Platinum Commons. The Office is located behind Miracle Ear.)
  • Email: elections@chathamcountync.gov

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OFFICE INFORMATION

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BOARD OF ELECTIONS STAFF CONTACT INFO

Director Pandora Paschal pandora.paschal@chathamcountync.gov

Deputy Director Steve Simos steve.simos@chathamcountync.gov

Election Specialist Chance Mashburn chance.Mashburn@chathamcountync.gov

Election Assistant Madeline Mason madeline.mason@chathamcountync.gov

Election Assistant Donald Lyerly donald.Lyerly@chathamcountync.gov

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CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION OFFICE

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GET INVOLVED!�BE AN ELECTION WORKER

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

GET INVOLVED

BE A DEMOCRACY HERO!

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Important 2022 Primary Dates

  • Candidate filing resumes at 8:00 A.M. Thursday, February 24th, and ends at noon on Friday, March 4th.
  • Friday, April 22nd, 2022, is the Voter registration deadline at 5:00 P.M.
  • April 28th, 2022, One-stop, in-person early voting period begins
  • May 10, 2022, Deadline for civilians to submit an absentee ballot request form for the 2022 statewide primary.
  • May 14, 2022, One-stop, in-person early voting period ends at 3 p.m. for the 2022 statewide primary.
  • May 17, 2022, Election Day for the 2022 statewide primary and civilian absentee ballot return deadline.

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PARTICIPATION IN A PRIMARY

§ 163-59. Right to participate or vote in party primary.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-59.html

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TIME AND PURPOSE OF A PRIMARY ELECTION

TIME: Statewide primaries occur on the Tuesday following the first Monday in March preceding the November general election (G.S. 163.1 (b) )

PURPOSE: Narrow the field of candidates for the general election

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WHO MAY VOTE

  • No person shall be entitled to vote or otherwise participate in the primary election of any political party unless that person complies with all of the following:
  • Is a registered voter
  • Affiliated with the political party in whose primary the voter proposes to vote or participate (Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian).
  • Any unaffiliated voter who is authorized under G.S. 163-119
  • Any 17 year old who registers to vote prior to the voter registration deadline may vote in a Primary Election, only if they will be 18 years old on or before the day of the General Election
  • For more information about the upcoming election (5/17/2022) click here: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election

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HOW AND WHERE DO I VOTE

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CHATHAM COUNTY PRECINCT MAP

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CHATHAM COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION STATS�As of February 2, 2022�

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VOTER TURNOUT EVEN NUMBERED YEARS�2001-2020

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REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTING

  • CITIZEN OF THE U.S.
  • 18 YEARS OF AGE BY THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION
  • AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD ON THE DAY OF THE GENERAL ELECTION
  • BE A RESIDENT OF NORTH CAROLINA, THIS COUNTY, AND PRECINCT FOR 30 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE ELECTION IN WHICH YOU INTEND TO VOTE
  • NOT BE CONVICTED OF A FELONY, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED; SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED YOUR SENTENCE, INCLUDING ANY PROBATION

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VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION

  • USE THIS APPLICATION TO:
  • REGISTER TO VOTE
  • CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION
  • REPORT A CHANGE OF ADDRESS WITHIN THE COUNTY
  • REPORT A NAME CHANGE

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WHERE CAN I REGISTER?

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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

  • MAIL OR DELVER YOUR APPLICATION IN-PERSON WITH YOUR ORIGINAL SIGNATURE IF YOU ARE REGISTERING TO VOTE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YOUR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
  • IF YOU ARE CHANGING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS OR PARTY AFFILIATION WITHIN YOUR CURRENT COUNTY OF REGISTRATION, IN ADDITION TO MAIL, YOU MAY ALSO FAX OR EMAIL A SCANNED IMAGE OF YOUR SIGNED APPLICATION.
  • IF YOU GIVE YOUR APPLICATION TO SOMEONE ELSE OR AN ORGANIZATION ON YOUR BEHALF, PLEASE BE SURE THEY CAN COMMIT TO TIMELY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION TO THE PROPER BOARD OF ELECTIONS.

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WHERE TO FIND VOTING INFORMATION

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WAYS TO VOTE

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  • VOTE BY MAIL
  • VOTE EARLY IN PERSON
  • VOTE IN PERSON ON ELECTION DAY

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HOW TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

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EARLY VOTING FOR THE �MAY 17, 2022 PRIMARY

PLANS ARE DUE

to the NCSBE 2/18/2022

  • The board voted on plans at the 12/14/2022 Board of Elections meeting.
  • A unanimous plan and a non-unanimous plan was adopted.
  • The State Board of Elections will determine which plan will be effective for the Primary

Plan Options

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SAME DAY REGISTRATION�During Early Voting (Absentee One Stop)

HOW TO SAME-DAY REGISTER

Same-day registrants must attest to their eligibility and provide proof of where they live.

A voter attests to their eligibility by completing and signing the North Carolina voter registration application (available in English or Spanish).

The voter must prove their residence by showing any of the following documents with their current name and address:

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SAME DAY REGISTRATION

  • North Carolina driver’s license.
  • Other photo identification issued by a government agency.
  • Any government-issued photo ID is acceptable, provided that the card includes the voter’s current name and 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. For additional guidance on acceptable proof of residence for college students -https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/who-can-register/registering-college-student#early

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PROCESSING & VERIFYING SAME DAY REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS

  • Within two business days of the person’s registration, the county board of elections will verify the registrant’s driver’s license or Social Security number, update the voter registration database, search for possible duplicate registrations, and begin to verify the registrant’s address by mail.
  • The registrant’s ballot will be counted unless the county board of elections determines that he or she is not qualified to vote in accordance with North Carolina law.

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VOTING ON ELECTION DAY

  • Polls open at 6:30 a.m.
  • Polls close at 7:30 p.m.
  • Registered voters are required to vote at their assigned precinct.
  • Find your Election Day polling place by entering your information into the Voter Search https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ , or search using your address with the Polling Place Search. https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/
  • Any voter who qualifies for assistance may ask for help at their polling place.
  • Curbside voting is available for eligible individuals.

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HELP FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES

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VOTING EQUIPMENT

VERITY SCAN – PAPER BALLOTS

VERITY TOUCH WRITER - ADA

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HOW ARE VOTES TABULATED?

ABSENTEE

MAIL

  • At each absentee meeting the board verifies that each mail in ballot has the proper signatures on each envelope before approving and opening each container before feeding the ballots into the tabulator.
  • Count is verified at the beginning of each meeting and at the end.
  • The votes are not tallied until Election Day. Totals are uploaded to the NCSBE for reporting. Results are not made public until after the polls close at 7:30 pm.

ABSENTEE

IN PERSON

  • At each absentee meeting the board approves each absentee ballot application to ensure the voter has signed, and the election official has witnessed the voter's signature before approving the applications.
  • At the beginning of each day, and at the ending of each the totals on each tabulator are verified by election officials.
  • The votes are not tallied until Election Day. Totals are uploaded to the NCSBE for reporting. Results are not made public until after the polls close at 7:30 pm .

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HOW ARE VOTES TABULATED CONTD….?

ELECTION DAY

The votes are tallied when the polls close at 7:30 p.m. by the Chief Judge and Judges at the precinct.

Upon arrival at the board of elections office totals are uploaded to the NCSBE for reporting.

Ballots are properly stored in a secure location until the election is certified by the state.

PROVISIONAL BALLOTS

  • Election officials hold provisional ballots aside as they conduct research about the voter’s eligibility.
  • Based on the research, county board of elections members make final determinations about voter eligibility.
  • Election results are not finalized until all provisional ballots that are eligible are counted.

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ELECTION SECURITY

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WHERE TO FIND ELECTION INFORMATION�Dates, Times & Places of Early Voting & Election Day Voting

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