NC s BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN REGION

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1 NC s BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN REGION

2 This Guide features candidates for federal and state elec ons in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Swain and Transylvania coun es. It is sponsored by two non-profit groups that are not affiliated with any 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.... pps 19, 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 nation. North Carolina has 13 districts. Your part of Western NC is in District 11 MARK MEADOWS Candidates dates for District t 11 RICK BRYSON EARLY VOTING is Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 Go to any of these EARLY VOTING loca ons in your county (also see p. 23). CHEROKEE CO. 1 location. Board of Elections, 40 Peachtree St # B, Murphy: Weekdays, Oct , 8am-6pm; Monday, Oct. 31, 8am-5pm; Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 1-Nov. 4, 8am-7pm; Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, 8am-5pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. CLAY CO. 1 location. Board of Elections, 54 Church St, Hayesville: Weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8am-6pm; Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, 8am-5pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. GRAHAM CO. 1 site. Board of Elections, 18 Court St, Robbinsville: Weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8am-5pm; Saturdays, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, & Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. HAYWOOD CO. 3 sites have the same hours: (1) Clyde Municipal Building, 8437 Carolina Blvd, Clyde; (2) Haywood County Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville; (3) Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave, Canton: Weekdays, Oct. 20- Oct. 26, 8:30am-5pm; Weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 8:30am-5:30pm; Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:30am-12pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 8:30am-1pm. HENDERSON CO. 4 sites. Board of Elections, 75 E Central St, Hendersonville: Weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8:30am-6pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 8:30am-1pm. 3 more sites have other times: (1) Etowah Library, 101 Brickyard Rd, Etowah; (2) Flat Rock Village Hall, 110 Village Center Dr, Flat Rock; (3) Fletcher Library, 120 Library Rd, Fletcher: Weekdays, Oct. 24-Nov. 4, 10am -6pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 8:30am-1pm. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 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. SENATE DISTRICTS 48 & 50 HOUSE DISTRICTS 113, 117, 118, ARE IN THIS GUIDE 119 & 120 ARE IN THIS GUIDE NC Senate District 48 includes Henderson, Transylvania and part of Buncombe coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of the candidates below. CHUCK EDWARDS 20

21 HOUSE DISTRICT COPELOF cont d NC Senate District 50 includes Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of the candidates below. JIM W. DAVIS JANE HIPPS NC House District 113 includes Polk, Transylvania, and part of Henderson coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of the candidates below. CODY HENSON MAUREEN MAHAN COPELOF NC House District 117 includes part of Henderson county. The candidate in this District is unopposed. CHUCK McGRADY NC House District 118 includes part of Haywood, Madison, and Yancey coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of the candidates below. MICHELE D. PRESNELL 21

22 HOUSE DISTRICT 118 con nued 1&+286('LVWULFW RHONDA COLE SCHANDEVEL NC House District 119 includes part of Jackson, Swain and part of Henderson coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of the candidates below. MIKE CLAMPITT It s not over til you flip it over. Vote the whole ballot! JOE SAM QUEEN 22

23 NC House District 120 includes part of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and Macon coun es. If you live in this District, vote for 1 of the candidates below. KEVIN CORBIN RANDY D. HOGSED EARLY VOTING is Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 Go to any of these EARLY VOTING loca ons in your county (also see p. 19). JACKSON CO. 6 locations with 5 different schedules!! Board Of Elections Office, 876 Skyland Dr # 1, Sylva, open weekdays Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8:30am-7pm except closing at 5pm on Oct. 21, Oct. 28, and Oct 31. Also open Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, 9am-1pm and Nov. 5, 9am-3pm. 2 more sites have other hours: (1) Savannah Community Building, 4752 S US Hwy 441, Sylva; (2) Western Carolina Univ., J. K. Hinds Univ. Center, 2nd Fl, 245 Memorial Dr, Cullowhee: weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 11am-6:30pm, except closing at 5pm on Oct. 28 and Oct. 31; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 9am-1pm.. Also: Wolftown Community Gym, 27 Long Branch Rd, Cherokee: weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 11am-5:30pm, except closing at 5pm on Oct. 31; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 9am- 1pm. Also: Cashiers Rec Center, 355 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers: weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 9am-6:30pm, except closing at 5pm on Oct. 28 and Oct. 31; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. Also: Cullowhee Rec Center, 88 Cullowhee Mtn Rd, Cullowhee: weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 10am-6:30pm, except closing at 5pm on Oct. 28 and Oct. 31; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. MACON CO. 2 locations. Board Of Elections Office, 5 W Main St # 127B, Franklin: Weekdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 8am-5pm; Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29 and Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. 1 more site has different hours: East Highlands Civic Center, 600 N 4th St. # 1, Highlands: Weekdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, 9am-5pm; Saturdays, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 9am-1pm. SWAIN CO. 2 sites. (1) Board of Elections, 1422 S Hwy 19, Bryson City, and (2) Birdtown Recreation Center, 1212 Birdtown Rd, Cherokee; both open every day, Oct. 20-Nov. 2 except Sunday, 8am-5pm; Nov. 3 & 4, 8am-6pm; and Sat., Nov. 5, 8am-1pm. TRANSLYVANIA CO. 2 sites. Board of Elections, 150 S Gaston St, #A, Brevard, open every day, Oct. 20-Nov. 3, 10am-6pm, except Sunday; Friday, Nov. 4, 10am-8pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am-1pm. Second Site: Rosman Town Hall, 6 Main St, Rosman, open every day, Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 10am-6pm, except Sunday; Friday, Nov. 4, 10am-8pm; Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am-1pm. 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