The upcoming general election in Watauga County, North Carolina is set to take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polling locations will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. It is important to note that voters will be required to show a photo ID when they cast their votes, although all voters will still be allowed to vote even if they do not have an ID. For those who lack an ID, they can obtain one for free from their county board of elections. More information can be found at ncsbe.gov/voter-id.
Early voting will be available at various locations from Thursday, October 17, 2024, to Saturday, November 2, 2024. The early voting schedule is as follows:
– October 17 – 19: 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
– Sunday, October 20: 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM
– October 21 – 26: 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
– Sunday, October 27: 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM
– October 28 – November 1: 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
– Saturday, November 2: 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM
The early voting locations in Watauga County are as follows:
1. Watauga County Administration Building – Commissioners’ Board Room, 814 W. King Street, Boone
2. Blowing Rock American Legion Building, 333 Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock
3. Deep Gap Fire Department, 6583 Old 421 S, Deep Gap
4. Meat Camp Fire Department, 4797 NC Hwy 194 N, Boone
5. Plemmons Student Union (ASU Campus) – Blue Ridge Ballroom, 263 Locust Street, Boone (Parking lot at 644 Howard Street)
6. Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Hwy 421, Sugar Grove
In the event that you have lost your photo ID due to a natural disaster like Helene, there are several options available to you:
– Fill out a Photo ID Exception Form at your voting site or include the form with your absentee ballot, checking the box for “Exception 3: Victim of a Natural Disaster” and signing the form.
– Visit your county board of elections office where, if you are a registered voter, they can take your photo and provide you with an acceptable ID on the spot.
– Obtain a free ID from an NCDMV office in your area. More information can be found at State IDs | NCDMV.
For further details regarding North Carolina’s photo ID requirement and a full list of acceptable IDs, visit BringItNC.gov.
If you have any questions or require additional information, you can contact the Watauga County Board of Elections Office at (828) 265-8061 or email matthew.snyder@watgov.org. Remember, your voice matters, so make sure to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming general election.