Get Out And Register - Then Get Out And Vote

Is voting a right or a privilege?

By law, it is a right. Every American citizen has the right to vote. One can also view it as a privilege, but it is a privilege that belongs to every citizen.

More importantly, it is a duty. In a democracy, if you don't take the trouble to vote, you are arguably a freeloader.

Don't be a freeloader. Do your duty and vote.

The first step in voting is to make sure you are registered and that the information is up to date.

How to register? You can do it when you get a driver's license or at any public service agency. But in Pamlico County, it is most convenient to drop by the Board of Elections office the next time you are in Bayboro.

The next election is the May 8 primary. Voter registration for that election closes at 5:00 PM April 13. If you miss that deadline, you can still vote using same-day registration during one-stop, but you can't change any previous party registration after April 13.

If you have questions, call the Board of Elections and ask our Elections Director, Ms. Lisa Bennett. She'll walk you through it.