Your Ballot

Written By Lily .

Step 1: Confirm What’s on Your Ballot

Before heading to the polls, it’s important to know what’s on your ballot. Here’s how you can get prepared:

  1. Review Your Sample Ballot

    • The North Carolina State Board of Elections will provide a sample ballot that shows you the candidates and issues you’ll be voting on. Make sure to review this sample ballot so you know exactly what to expect when you go to vote.

Step 2: Research Candidates with Not Just Headlines’ Resources

At Not Just Headlines, we’re committed to providing nonpartisan, easy-to-understand resources to help you make informed decisions:

  1. Explore Our Candidate Interviews

    • We’ve conducted interviews with candidates running for local and state offices. These interviews dive into the candidates' platforms and what they plan to do if elected.

    • Listening to these interviews is a great way to hear directly from the candidates and better understand their stances on key issues.

  2. Check Our Voter Guides

    • We’ve compiled clear, nonpartisan voter guides that summarize the candidates’ positions on topics that matter most to you, such as education, healthcare, and the economy. These guides are designed to help you compare candidates easily.

Step 3: Make Your Voting Plan

Now that you’ve researched your candidates, it’s time to prepare to vote:

  1. Create Your Personal Voting Guide

    • Use the information from the Not Just Headlines interviews and voter guides to jot down your preferred candidates and issues. This way, you’ll have a clear plan when you head to the polls, whether voting early, absentee, or on Election Day.

  2. Stay Updated

    • Election season is dynamic, so be sure to stay updated on any last-minute candidate changes or news. Not Just Headlines will continue to bring you the latest updates and insights as Election Day approaches.

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