Early voting begins October 17

By Editor | October 16, 2024 |

In-person early voting for the 2024 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 17, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 2, at three early voting locations across Alexander County.

Early voting has become a popular voting method in North Carolina and Alexander County. In the 2020 general election, 75 percent of Alexander County voters chose early voting to cast their ballot.

During the early voting period, voters may cast a ballot at any of the three early voting sites, and would-be voters may same-day register and vote. This is different than election day, where registered voters must vote at their assigned polling place. Same-day registration is only available during the early voting period and is not available on election day.

Early voting provides an all-purpose solution for voters seeking to:
• Avoid potential delays on election day
• Vote on convenient days and during non-working hours
• Same-day register if not registered to vote
• Avoid any registration conflict that could trigger the necessity of a provisional ballot on election day
• Update their voter record if they have moved within the county since last voting

Early Voting Locations
• CVCC Alexander Applied Technologies Center, 230 Industrial Blvd, Taylorsville
• Bethlehem Community Fire & Rescue, 7373 NC Hwy. 127, Taylorsville
• Hiddenite Fire Department, 4975 NC Hwy 90 East, Hiddenite

Dates and Times of Operation
• Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18, 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 19, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 21 – Friday, October 25, 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 26, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1, 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Alexander County Board of Elections website at https://alexandernc.vote or call 828-632-2990.