This year, Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Political Engagement Work Group and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Votes! have worked with the Alamance County Board of Elections to create the following information on voting locations, what you need to bring to the polls, and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ shuttle transportation to precincts,
Where Do I Vote in Alamance County?
If you are registered to vote here in Alamance County, the polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is divided into two election precincts, so not all ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students will vote at the same polling place. Before you leave for the polls verify your polling place to determine where you need to go.
What Should I Bring with Me on Election Day?
While the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the North Carolina voter identification requirement this past summer, the 2002 Help America Vote Act is still in effect. If you are a new voter in Alamance County and your registration form was not fully verified, you will need to confirm your identity and residence.
Students Living On-Campus Should Bring:
- A valid student photo identification card (ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Phoenix Card, driver’s license, or other photo identification issued by a government agency) to confirm identity.
Note: Each polling site has a copy of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ on-campus addresses and physical street addresses. Students can ask a poll worker to verify their campus residence on this copy (students can also print out or show the poll worker a screen shot of their OnTrack Residence Life: MyHousing/Meal Plans screen).
Students Living Off-Campus Should Bring:
- A valid student photo identification card (ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Phoenix Card, driver’s license, or other photo identification issued by a government agency) to confirm identity.
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing the voter’s name and current address in Alamance County.
How Do I Get to My Polling Place?
An ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ shuttle will run a continuous loop between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. from the Center for the Arts to these two polling places:
Antioch Community Church (1600 Power Line Road)
First Baptist Church of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ (621 E. Haggard Ave.)
How Can I Learn More About the Candidates on My North Carolina Ballot?
You can view your ballot in advance of casting your vote by selecting the link in your voting record when you verify your polling place and then researching the candidates. In addition, you can also consult the .
Whom Should I Call with Voting Concerns?
Contact the at (336) 570-6755 with any concerns.
Where Can I Watch the Results on Election Night?
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community is invited to watch history unfold as election results come in from across the nation at this event on Tuesday, Nov. 8 beginning at 7:00pm in the Global Commons Great Hall. Refreshments will be provided.
Where Can I Discuss What Happened on Election Day?
Join ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Political Science faculty for a discussion of election results on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. in Lindner 102. The event will cover election surprises, critical moments, and policy implications of a new presidential administration and changing Congress.