Early voting has begun in Moore County with three locations open
Early voting has begun in Moore County, giving residents more than two weeks to cast their ballots before Election Day on Nov. 3.
Three locations opened at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, with school board seats, state legislative races and contests for U.S. Senate and Congress among the choices facing local voters.
During early voting, Moore County voters can use whichever of the three sites works best for them. They do not have to go to their usual Election Day polling place.
Where and when to vote
Early voting is available at:
- Aberdeen Recreation Station, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen.
- Moore County Agricultural Center, 707 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage.
- Vass Town Hall, 140 S. Alma St., Vass.
All three locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will also open Saturdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is no Sunday early voting in Moore County. The early voting period ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
County wide races on the ballot
Locally, voters will help decide who fills three seats on the Moore County Board of Education.
Four candidates are running for two at-large seats: Don Zawlocki, Jim Pedersen, Olivia Oxendine and Anthony B. McCauley. Voters can choose up to two candidates in that race.
Chris A. Steiner and Sammy McNeill are running for the District III seat, with voters choosing one candidate.
The school board races are nonpartisan, meaning candidates’ political parties are not listed beside their names. Both school board contests appear on all three sample ballots published by the county.
Several other county races have just one candidate listed. Those include Republican Ronnie Fields for Sheriff, Republican Todd E. Maness for Clerk of Superior Court and Republican William “Bill” Britton for Register of Deeds.
Republicans Jim Von Canon, Cameron Dockery and Kurt J. Cook are the sole listed candidates for County Commissioner Districts I, III and V, respectively.
State and federal races
Moore County voters will also choose between Republican Tom McInnis and Democrat Paul Taylor in the state Senate District 21 race.
The state House race on your ballot depends on where you live. Republican Charles M. Taylor faces unaffiliated candidate April Montgomery in District 51. Democrat Joe Parfitt and Republican Ben Moss are running in District 52, while Republican Neal Jackson faces Democrat Matt Holway in District 78.
With Moore County divided among three state House districts, checking your sample ballot before heading out can help you see exactly which contest you will vote in.
For U.S. Senate, voters will choose among Democrat Roy Cooper, Republican Michael Whatley, Libertarian Shannon W. Bray and Green Party candidate Michael Dublin.
The 9th Congressional District race features Democrat Richard N. Ojeda II and Republican Richard Hudson.
Judicial contests include the North Carolina Supreme Court race between Democrat Anita Earls and Republican Sarah Stevens, along with three seats on the state Court of Appeals. Republican Kimberly Furr Davis and Democrat Tron Faulk Ross are also competing for District Court District 29, Seat 1.
Voters will see three proposed state constitutional amendments as well. The proposals address photo identification for voting, a 3.5% ceiling on the state income tax rate and limits on property tax increases by local governments. Voters can select “for” or “against” on each proposal.
What to bring
Plan to bring an acceptable photo ID. A North Carolina driver’s license is one option, but passports, county-issued voter photo IDs and several other forms of identification are also accepted.
The address on your photo ID does not have to match your voter registration address.
If you cannot show an acceptable ID, speak with an election worker about your options. You may be able to vote a provisional ballot and complete a photo ID exception form explaining why you cannot present an acceptable ID. Free voter photo IDs are also available through the county Board of Elections.
Missed the registration deadline?
You may still be able to register and vote during the same visit to an early voting site.
Eligible residents can use same-day registration by completing a registration application and showing proof of where they live. That could be a North Carolina driver’s license with a current address, a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or another qualifying document showing their name and address.
Same-day registration is available to people who meet voter eligibility requirements, including having lived in the county for at least 30 days before Election Day. The photo ID requirement also applies.
Before heading to the polls, voters can use the State Board of Elections’ voter search to check their registration and review their individual sample ballot. Moore County’s elections website also provides sample ballots.
For anyone planning to wait until Tuesday, Nov. 3, there is one key difference to remember: On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place.
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
