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1 FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

2 This Guide features candidates for federal and state elec ons in Duplin, Onslow, Pender, Sampson and Wayne coun es. It is sponsored by two non-profit groups that do not make endorsements and 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 vote411.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. 2 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. WALTER B. JONES ERNEST T. REEVES Onslow Co. is in District 3. Duplin, Pender, Sampson, and Wayne coun es are in District 7. DAVID ROUZER J. WESLEY CASTEEN 19

20 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 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, ARE IN THIS GUIDE 21 & 22 ARE IN THIS GUIDE NC Senate District 5 includes Greene and parts of Lenoir, Pi and Wayne coun es. The NC Senate candidate for this District is unopposed. DON DAVIS NC Senate District 7 includes parts of Lenoir, Pi and Wayne coun es. The NC Senate candidate for this District is unopposed. LOUIS W. PATE NC Senate District 6 includes Jones and Onslow coun es. The NC Senate candidate for this District is unopposed. HARRY BROWN NC Senate District 8 includes Bladen, Brunswick, Pender and part of New Hanover county. The NC Senate candidate for this District is unopposed. BILL RABON ONSLOW COUNTY BALLOT Onslow County voters will see a ques on at the end of their ballot about increasing the number of county commissioners from 5 to 7 members. All members are now elected in the same year. 20 NC Senate District 10 includes Duplin, Sampson and part of Johnston County. The NC Senate candidate for this District is unopposed. BRENT JACKSON

21 NC House District 4 includes parts of Duplin and Wayne coun es. The NC House candidate for this District is unopposed. JIMMY DIXON NC House District 15 includes part of Onslow County. If you live in this Senate District, vote for 1 of these candidates. PHILLIP SHEPARD NC House District 10 includes parts of Craven, Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne coun es. If you live in this House District, vote for 1 of these candidates. DAN WHITTEN JOHN BELL EVELYN PAUL NC House District 14 includes part of Onslow County. The House candidate for this District is unopposed. GEORGE G. CLEVELAND THE LAW & YOUR VOTE You do NOT lose your right to vote if you have a traffic cket or outstanding civil fine, or if you are convicted of a misdemeanor. If you are convicted of a felony, you temporarily lose your right to vote. But you automa cally get that right back in North Carolina a er you finish your sentence, including proba on or parole. It doesn t ma er where the felony convic on occurred, in this state or elsewhere. No court document is needed to restore your right to vote. Just finish your sentence and register like any other ci zen. Failure to pay res tu on does not block your right to vote. 21

22 1&+286('LVWULFW NC House District 16 includes Pender and part of Onslow County. If you live in this House District, vote for 1 of these candidates. 1&+286('LVWULFW CHRIS W. MILLIS NC House District 21 includes parts of Duplin, Sampson, and Wayne coun es. The NC House candidate for this District is unopposed. STEVE UNGER LARRY M. BELL 1&+286('LVWULFW NC House District 22 includes parts of Bladen, Johnston, and Sampson coun es. The NC House candidate for this District is unopposed. WILLIAM BRISSON 22

23 ELECTION DAY is Tues., Nov. 8 Go to your own precinct s polling poll on Election Day. EARLY VOTING is Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 Go to any of these EARLY VOTING loca ons in your county. DUPLIN COUNTY. One site only: Kenan Memorial Auditorium, 437 N Main St, Kenansville, opens on weekdays, Oct. 20-Oct. 28, 8am-5pm; and Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 7am-7pm; Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, 10am-6pm; and Saturday, Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. ONSLOW COUNTY. 4 sites. (1) Board of Elec ons, 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, opens weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 9am-6pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. ALSO 3 MORE LOCATIONS: (2) Commons Rec Center, 100 Recrea on Lane, Jacksonville, (3) Swansboro Rotary, 1104 Main St Ext., Swansboro, (4) Verona Bap st Church, 3876 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville. These last 3 sites are open weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 8am-3:30pm, and Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. PENDER COUNTY. 6 sites. All 6 loca ons open two Saturdays, Oct. 29, 10am-5pm and Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. But the 6 have different weekday hours. (1) Board of Elec ons, 807 S Walker St, Burgaw, opens weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov 3, 8am-6pm except Fridays Oct. 28 & Nov. 4, 8am-8pm. 2 MORE LOCATIONS: (2) Cape Fear Community College, 621 NC Hwy 210 E, Hampstead, and (3) County Annex Building, US Hwy 17, Hampstead, open weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov 3, 9am-6pm except Fridays Oct. 28 & Nov. 4, 9am-8pm. AND 3 MORE LOCATIONS open weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 12pm- 6pm, except Friday, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 12pm-8pm. The 3 are (4) Long Creek Volunteer Fire Dept, 227 Sco Rd, Rocky Point, (5) Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Dept, 115 N Old Maple Hill Rd, Maple Hill, and (6) Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept, US Hwy 421, Willard. SAMPSON COUNTY. 5 sites. (1) Board of Elec ons, 120 County Complex Rd #F, Clinton, opens weekdays, Oct , 8am-6pm and Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 7:30am-7pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29, 10am- 3pm and Nov. 5, 10am-1pm; and Sunday, Oct. 30, 11:30am-2pm. ALSO: (2) Garland Town Hall, 190 S Church St, Garland, (3) Newton Grove Fire Sta on, 313 Weeksdale St, Newton Grove, (4) Plainview Fire Sta on, 5041 Plan View Hwy, Dunn, (5) Roseboro Municipal Bldg, 101 W Pleasant St, Roseboro. These 4 sites open weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 11am-6pm, and Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 10am-1pm. WAYNE COUNTY. 6 sites. (1) Board of Elec ons, 209 S William St, Goldsboro, opens weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8am-5pm; Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, 9am-2pm, Nov. 5, 9am-1pm; and Sundays, Oct.23 & 30, 12pm-4pm. ALSO: (2) Town Hall, 120 E Main St. Fremont, (3) Goldsboro Worship Center, 900 W New Hope Rd, Goldsboro, (4) Li le River Shopping Center, 1310 W Grantham St #C, (5) Mt. Olive Train Depot, 110 W Main St, Mt. Olive, (6) New Hope Friends Church, 4451 E US 70 Hwy, Goldsboro: All 5 satellite sites open weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 9am-6pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29, 9am-2pm, and Nov. 5, 9am-1pm; and Sunday, Oct. 30, 12pm-4pm. For ques ons, call the State Board of Elec ons toll free at

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