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COMMUNITY Election Preperations

County Elections Office Ready For Voting

GUEST COLUMN BY SARA LAVERE, DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Some people think that working in an election office must be a job that only requires one or two days of work a year. In reality, your North Carolina election officials are dedicated, full-time professionals. While some times of the year are less busy than others, this time of year – when we’re less than 100 days from the 2022 General Election – is one of our busiest. Our office is hard at work preparing to provide voters, candidates, and observers with a positive experience.

A big part of ensuring a positive experience is making sure that everyone has access to the information they need.

The Brunswick County Board of Elections is your official source for Brunswick County election information. In my role as the county’s director of elections, I have seen an influx of voters receiving information from more sources than ever before. It’s great and exciting that more people than ever seem to be paying attention to the nuts and bolts of election administration.

I welcome and encourage their interest, as I feel it is my responsibility to deliver accurate and trusted election information to as many people as possible in this wonderful community that my family has made home.

The 2022 General Election will be held on Nov. 8, and being aware of several deadlines and other pieces of information will ensure you are ready.

The voter registration deadline is Oct. 14. Check your voter registration information ahead of the deadline. Checking your voter registration is a simple and accessible process. Visit www.brunswickcountync.gov/elections and click “Voter Lookup.” From there you will be able to check your voter registration information. You can also access your sample ballot and see your assigned Election Day polling place. Brunswick County voters – just like all North Carolina voters – have three voting options: vote-by-mail, vote early, or vote on Election Day. The method you choose is entirely up to you. We just want to make sure you are able to participate.

The deadline to request a mail ballot is November 1. Voters can request a mail ballot – no excuse needed – at https:// www.brunswickcountync.gov/elections/ absentee/. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 8, and received by the Board of Elections by Monday, Nov. 14. It is recommended that if you mail your ballot within a week of the election, you go inside the post office and request that a postmark be applied. Early voting will take place from Oct. 20 through Nov. 5. You may vote at any early voting site in the county in which you are registered. A list of Brunswick County early voting locations is available at www.brunswickcountync.gov/ elections/onestop. Same-day voter registration is available at early voting sites to those who missed the voter registration deadline. It is not available at Election Day polling places. Finally, polls are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm on Election Day. You must vote at the polling place to which you are assigned. As always, we’re here to help. Please do not hesitate to call our office at 910-253-2620 or email us at elections@brunswickcountync.gov if you have any questions or concerns – or need additional information.

Serving as your director of elections is a great privilege, and our office is grateful for your continued support.