For DAVIDSON, DAVIE, IREDELL and ROWAN Counties

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1 For DAVIDSON, DAVIE, IREDELL and ROWAN Counties

2 This Guide features candidates for federal and state elec ons in Davidson, Davie, Iredell and Rowan coun es. It is sponsored by two non-profit groups that are not affiliated with any poli cal party: Democracy North Carolina and Common Cause NC. The Guide provides vital ps about the rules for vo ng and answers to ques ons sent to candidates with opponents. For ques ons about this Guide, call A PDF copy is at Learn about more candidates at NCVoterGuide.org and NCVoter.org. The ballot box is the one place where everyone is equal: one person, one vote. In the past, and even now, people ac ng together have changed government policies to gain civil rights, improve their lives, and stop threats to their community. Use your power! The candidates who are elected will make crucial decisions affec ng every aspect of your life but YOU help decide who wins! Read the candidate s posi ons. You ll see that healthcare and vo ng rights are on the ballot, not just individual candidates. The cost of college and housing is on the ballot. Fair pay, equal rights, Black Lives Ma er, police accountability, public educa on, good jobs are on the ballot! Don t miss this elec on and let someone else determine your future. Make your voice heard by vo ng the whole ballot, top to bo om. A,B: C,D: E: F: G,H,I,J: K: L: M: N: O,P: Q: R: Do I Need an ID to Vote? Because of a court ruling, you do not need to show an ID to vote except in 2 situa ons: (1) If you use Same-Day Registra on, you ll need to show a document listed in the box on page 7. (2) If there was a problem with verifying the informa on on your registra on form, you ll need to show a document listed in the box on page 7 or any current photo ID. What s Inside Supreme Court, Court of Appeals. pages 3-6 President, U.S. Senate, Governor. pps 7-11 More NC Execu ve Branch.... pps Congress, General Assembly pps How to Use Same-Day Registra on.... page 7 Tips for Students.. page 16 EARLY VOTING PLACES.... page 23

3 1&6835(0(& ()25 Judges are powerful! They re first in this Guide to make that point! They decide everything from the cost of electricity to who gets the death penalty. One of the 7 seats on the State s top court is up for election in How to Vote by Mail (Absentee Voting) 3

4 $7 /$5*(&$1','$7(6 927()25 1&&2857 2)$33($/6(cont d) 6($76217+(%$//27 Judges on the NC Court of Appeals hear appeals of criminal and civil cases heard in District and Superior Courts, the trial courts in NC. Five of the 15 seats are up for election. The ballot includes the candidate s party. &RXUWRI$SSHDOV 6HDW LINDA STEPHENS PHIL BERGER JR. &RXUWRI$SSHDOV 6HDW HUNTER MURPHY 4

5 &RXUWRI$SSHDOV 6HDW cont d MARGARET P. EAGLES DONALD RAY BUIE &RXUWRI$SSHDOV 6HDW ABE JONES BOB HUNTER 5

6 &RXUWRI$SSHDOV 6HDW VINCE ROZIER RICHARD DIETZ RICKYE McKOYMITCHELL &RXUWRI$SSHDOV 6HDW VALERIE ZACHARY 6

7 The President administers and enforces federal laws, commands the military, and appoints members of the U.S. Supreme Court and many other agencies. DONALD J. TRUMP HILLARY CLINTON GARY JOHNSON Last-Minute Rescue: Same-Day Registration If you miss the October 14 deadline to register, you may use same-day registra on during Early Vo ng at an Early Vo ng loca on. Ask the elec on official for a registra on form, show an iden fying document, and vote a ballot all on the same day. Find an Early Vo ng loca on in your county at NCVoter.org. You cannot use same-day registra on on Elec on Day. The iden fying document you show must be one of these with your name and current address: a NC driver s license; other government photo ID; student photo ID along with a school document showing the student s address (e.g., a campus housing list, invoice, or le er); a u lity bill (cell phone, electric, cable, etc.); bank statement; or payroll stub; or a document from any government agency (a bill, permit, le er, etc.) 7

8 &$1','$7(6) (1$7( 927()25 This year, voters elect 1 of the 2 U.S. Senators who represent North Carolina. Senators adopt the federal budget, pass laws, and approve appointments by the President to the Supreme Court, other courts, and many other agencies. RICHARD BURR DEBORAH K. ROSS SEAN HAUGH 8

9 8 6 6(1$7((Continued) *29( ()25 The Governor can veto legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly; appoint the Board of Elections and other boards; and administer laws not handled by the 8 independent departments described on pages 6 to 14. PAT McCRORY ROY COOPER 9

10 *29(5125(Continued) LON CECIL /,(87(1$17*29( ()25 The Lt. Governor presides over the NC Senate and is a member of many boards, including the Board of Education and Community College Board. DAN FOREST 10

11 /7 *29(5125(Continued) LINDA COLEMAN JACKI COLE Question about voting? Call the Hotline: 888-OUR-VOTE 11

12 The Attorney General heads the NC Department of Justice, which protects consumers from fraud, provides legal representation to State agencies, and is a resource for local District Attorneys and other parts of the justice system. BUCK NEWTON JOSH STEIN The State Auditor reviews the financial management of state agencies and the efficient and accountable use of the public s money. CHUCK STUBER 12

13 1&$XGLWRU continued BETH A. WOOD 1&6(&5(7$5<2)67$7( 927()25 The Office of Secretary of State regulates certification of lobbyists, charities, businesses, notaries, etc., and maintains the State s official public records. MICHAEL LaPAGLIA ELAINE MARSHALL 13

14 &200,66,21(52)$*5,*8/785( 927()25 The Commissioner heads the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, which has the double role of promoting farm products and food safety, plus monitoring pesticides and effective farming practices. STEVE TROXLER WALTER SMITH Vote the total ballot, top to bottom. You can take a list inside the poll to help you remember your choices. 14

15 The Insurance Commissioner regulates insurance rates and practices, licenses building code inspectors, handles consumer complaints, inspects fire departments, and trains firefighters and rescue personnel. MIKE CAUSEY WAYNE GOODWIN... Hot Tips for Voting, A to Z S,T: U,V: W: X,Y,Z: 15

16 &200,66,21(52)/$%25 927()25 The Labor Commissioner heads the NC Department of Labor, which promotes the health, safety and general well-being of NC s workers and shapes and enforces laws related to workplace practices. CHERIE BERRY CHARLES MEEKER Voting Tips for Students 16

17 6837 2)38%/,&,16758&7,21 927()25 The Superintendent heads the NC Department of Public Instruction. It oversees NC s pre-k to 12th grade public schools, implements the policies of an independent State Board of Education, and licenses teachers. MARK JOHNSON JUNE ATKINSON 17

18 1&75($685(5 927()25 The Treasurer invests public funds for best results, administers the pension and health-benefits programs of public employees, oversees local and state government borrowing, and provides fiscal advice to agencies. DALE R. FOLWELL DAN BLUE III Resources for Voters 18

19 The U.S. House adopts laws with the U.S. Senate and President. The 435 House members are elected by district across the U.S. North Carolina has 13 districts. Vote for 1 candidate in your district to be your Representative. Candidates for District 8 & 13 are in this Guide for Davie, Iredell, Davidson, and Rowan counties RICHARD HUDSON THOMAS MILLS TED BUDD BRUCE DAVIS 19

20 U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 13 - DAVIS cont d The General Assembly has 50 Senate and 120 House members who adopt laws and the state budget, make or approve appointments, and oversee local governments. They all represent districts for 2-year terms. Look at the map for your color-coded district or go to demnc.co/distr. NC SENATE DISTRICTS NC HOUSE DISTRICTS 25, 33, 34, & 44 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, ARE IN THIS 84 & 95 ARE GUIDE IN THIS GUIDE NC Senate District 25 includes Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, and part of Rowan County. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of these candidates. TOM McINNIS DANNIE MONTGOMERY NEITHER CANDIDATE RESPONDED TO SURVEY 20

21 NC Senate District 33 includes Davidson and Montgomery coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of these candidates. NIC HAAG CATHY DUNN JIM BEALL GRAHAM NC Senate District 34 includes Davie and parts of Iredell and Rowan coun es. If you live in this District, this candidate is unopposed. ANDREW C. BROCK NC Senate District 44 includes Lincoln and parts of Gaston and Iredell coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of these candidates. DAVID L. CURTIS It s not over til you flip it over. Vote the whole ballot. 21

22 NC House District 76 includes parts of Cabarrus and Rowan coun es. If you live in this District, this candidate is unopposed. CARL FORD NC House District 84 includes part of Iredell County. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of these candidates. RENA W. TURNER NC House District 77 includes part of Rowan County. This candidate is unopposed. HARRY WARREN NC House District 79 includes parts of Cabarrus and Rowan coun es. If you live in this District, this candidate is unopposed. JULIA CRAVEN HOWARD NC House District 80 includes part of Davidson County. This candidate is unopposed. SAM WATFORD NC House District 81 includes part of Davidson County. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of these candidates. LARRY W. POTTS JOHN WAYNE KAHL ANDY HEDRICK 22

23 John A. Fraley NC House District 95 includes part of Iredell County. If you live in this District, this candidate is unopposed. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, Nov. 8 Go to your own precinct s polling place on Election Day. EARLY VOTING is Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 Go to any EARLY VOTING loca on in your county. (You may register at an Early Vo ng site but not on Elec on Day.) DAVIDSON CO. 5 loca ons, 2 different schedules. (1) Board of Elec ons, 945 N Main St # A, Lexington: Open weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov 4, 8am-7pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29, 8am-4pm and Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. 4 more sites have other mes: (2) Arcadia Comm Bldg, 1281 Community Rd, Lexington; (3) Denton Library, 310 W Salisbury St, Denton; (4) Midway Fire Dept, 228 Midway School Rd, Lexington; (5) Thomasville Library, 14 Randolph St, Thomasville: These 4 open weekdays, Oct. 20- Nov. 4, 9am-6pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29, 9am-3pm and Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. DAVIE CO. 5 loca ons, 3 schedules. (1) Board of Elec ons, 161 Poplar St # 102, Mocksville: Open weekdays, Oct , 8am-5pm; Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 8am-6pm; Saturday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. 3 more sites have other mes: (2) Fork Civic Center, 3195 US Hwy 64 E, Advance; (3) Jerusalem Vol Fire Dept, 7185 NC Hwy 801-S, Mocksville; (4) Davie Vol Fire Dept, 3401 US Hwy 601 N, Mocksville: These 3 open weekdays, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 1-6pm and Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. Also: (5) Bermuda Run Town Hall, 120 Kinderton Blvd # 100, Bermuda Run: Weekdays, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 11am-7pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. IREDELL CO. 5 loca ons, 5 schedules. (1) Board of Elec ons, 203 Stockton St, Statesville: Weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 3, 7:30am-6:30pm; Friday, Nov. 4, 7am-7pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29, 8am-12pm, and Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. Also: (2) War Memorial Recrea on Building, 220 N Maple St, Mooresville: Weekdays, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 10am-6:30pm; Sat., Oct. 29, 8am-12pm, and Nov. 5, 8am- 1pm. Also: (3)Peninsula Bap st Church, 687 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville: Weekdays, Nov. 1-4, 10am-6:30pm; Sat., Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. Also: (4) Troutman Bap st Church, 305 Perry Rd, Troutman: Weekdays, Nov. 1-Nov. 4, 9am-5:30pm; Sat., Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. Also: (5) Union Grove Fire Dept, 1994 W Memorial Hwy, Union Grove: Weekdays, Nov. 2-Nov. 4, 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. ROWAN CO. 5 loca ons. (1) Board of Elec ons, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W #D10, Salisbury, Weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8:30am-6:30pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29, 10am-5pm, and Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. Also: (2) Cleveland Town Hall, 302 E Main St, Cleveland; (2) Main Library, 201 W Fisher St, Salisbury, (3) Rockwell American Legion Bldg, 8580 US Hwy 52, Rockwell; (4) South Branch Public Library, 920 Kimball Rd, China Grove; (5) Spencer Municipal Building, 600 S Salisbury Av, Spencer, All 4 loca ons open weekdays Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 8:30am-6:30pm and Saturday, Oct. 29, 10am-5pm. 23

24 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No Durham, NC Voters in North Carolina will elect more than just a President. There are judges, a Governor, legislators, a U.S. Senator, the leaders of agencies that regulate working condi ons, food safety, insurance rates, and more. The winners will make decisions that affect virtually every part of your life but you decide who wins! Read the candidates views in this Guide, then make your choices. Need A Ride to the Polls During Early Voting? Call