November 4, 2014 General Election Information

The 2014 general election will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  Voters will be also asked to consider an amendment to the NC Constitution. View the amendment here.

The State Board of Elections has added a new feature to their website.   Voters can look up their voter profile and view their sample ballot for the upcoming election.  The website address to do so is https://www.ncsbe.gov/webapps/voter_search/

The deadline to register to vote for the 2014 general election is Friday, October 10, 2014.  Anyone wishing to change their party affiliation or update the address needs to do so by October 10th as well.

There are several convenient ways to become a registered voter in Hyde County.  For online voter registration applications visit http://www.ncsbe.gov/ncsbe/Voter-Information/VR-Form.  Hard copies can be obtained from the Elections Office during business hours or any public library.  You can also register to vote while at the DMV.  To request an application by mail you can call our office at (252) 926-4194, send a fax to (252) 926-3707, or email a request to Viola Williams.

Requirements for Voter Registration:

•  A U.S. Citizen
•  A Resident of North Carolina and this county for 30 days before the election
•  At least 18 years of age on or before the next general election
•  Not registered and not voting in any other county or state
•  If convicted of a felony, your rights of citizenship must have been restored

The deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is Tuesday, October 28, 2014.