FEBRUARY 25, 2010 ISSUE
Election 2010: Candidate Filing Concludes
The candidate filing period for state and county elections officially ended on February 26. Now that the races are set, it’s up to you, the voter, to learn about the candidates, the issues and their positions before primary season heats up in April and May. High Country Press will closely monitor the 2010 election season to help readers make informed decisions for the May 4 primary election and November 2 general election.
If you haven’t already registered to vote, you must do so by Friday, April 9, to vote in the primary election. You must register by Friday, October 8, to vote in the November 2 general election or do same-day registration during the one-stop early voting period.
In Avery County, residents can register to vote at the Board of Elections, located at 200 Montezuma Street in Newland in the Avery County Courthouse Annex, or at the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles office, located on Highway 194 in Newland. Avery County voter registration information is also available by clicking to www.averycountync.gov/boardOfElections.htm. For more information, call 828-733-8282.
In Watauga County, residents can register to vote at the Board of Elections, located at 842 West King Street, Suite 6 in Boone, or at the Watauga Public Library, N.C. Drivers License office, Watauga High School and Boone Town Hall. Watauga County voter registration information is also available by clicking to www.wataugacounty.org/elections. For more information, call 828-265-8061.
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