1. Check the Latest from the NCSBE on the status of Voter ID on your computer, or device.

2. From the NCSBE Voter ID page, select the best option to obtain an ID if you don't have one.

3. Make sure to allow enough time to obtain a valid NC Driver License or ID to vote in the upcoming election

Check Your Registration without Facebook, Apple ID, or Google Account

1. Find out if you are Registered here. Enter your First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, Birth Year, and leave county set to ALL. Click Registered, and Removed or Denied Checkboxes.

2. If the search returns your voter record, click the BLUE link under full name, with your full name. If search does not return results, Learn How to Register to Vote here.

3. Carefully read your voter registration information. Check Voter Details, if your details indicate status is ACTIVE, you are ready to vote. If status is REMOVED, DENIED, or any other status besides ACTIVE, contact your county board of elections. The Yadkin County Board of Elections is here.

4. Your voter information will include your polling place, and also a link to a sample ballot for your precinct. If possible, print the sample ballot to research the candidates.

5. There are also links to obtain an absentee ballot if desired. Finally, the screen shows your voting history in past elections, and the type of ballot you selected in previous elections.

Research The Candidates on Your Ballot

If possible, print copies of your precinct Sample Ballots from here. For each candidate on your ballot, research them to see if the candidate represents policy, and positions that reflect your personal beliefs. One such place you can find information about the upcoming North Carolina General Election on November 5th, 2024, and the candidates running for office is at Ballotpedia. On the main page, in the Sample Ballot Lookup box, enter your street address (number and street) in the Street field. Enter your town, and state in the City, State field. Click View My Ballot button. Next chose an upcoming election, click November 5th, 2024.

A list of county wide ballot races, and candidates will appear. Scroll down to each race. Each candidate is identified by name and party. Click the candidate to see more information. There is a summary description of each candidate in the race. On the right side of the page is more information about the candidate, with links to their website, and social media pages. Read this information for each candidate in the race. After you have studied all the candidates, select the one you would vote for. Mark the candidate on your Sample Ballot. Repeat this process for the candidates in all the remaining races in your county. Mark your Sample Ballot with the desired candidates.

After you have marked up your Sample Ballot, save it for marking your absentee ballot, or One-Stop voting, or the November 5th, 2024 General Election. You can use the marked-up Sample Ballot to assist in completing your official ballot, either absentee, One-Stop, or Election Day. You can bring the marked up Sample Ballot to the One-Stop, or precinct, where you vote on Election Day to assist you to complete your official ballot.

Cast Your Official Ballot

You can vote one of three ways in the March 5th, 2024 Primary Election. Vote Absentee by Mail, in person at One-Stop Voting Location, or in person at your Precinct on Election Day. See the Yadkin County Election schedule here. A list of all voting precincts in Yadkin County is here.

Process to Vote in Person

At One-Stop, or in your precinct on Election Day, when you enter voting area. A precinct official will ask for your name, and address. The precinct official will search voter registration data for your status. If you are ACTIVE status, a form will be printed with your information. This form is called an Authorization To Vote (ATV). You will sign the form, and then present it to another precinct official. You will then be given a blank ballot based on your affiliation. If you are UNAFILLIATED, you can choose any party ballot. The precinct official will give you an official ballot to mark. Use your marked up Sample Ballot that you filled out during your candidate research, and carefully mark official ballot with your choices. When complete, place your ballot in tabulator machine.

Participate in the Election Process

If you would like to participate in the election process, positions for precinct officials are available in Yadkin County. Positions are Chief Judge, Party Judge, and Precinct Assistant. Learn more here.

North Carolina Voter Registration Application

To vote in the November 5th, 2024 General Election you must register to vote., A link to the North Carolina Voter Registration Application is here.