A primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Bladen County to vote on the candidates for the following offices:
US President (Rep)
US President (Dem)
US President (Lib)
US Senate (Rep)
US Senate (Dem)
US House of Representatives District 07 (Rep)
NC Governor (Rep)
NC Governor (Dem)
NC Lieutenant Governor (Dem)
NC Attorney General (Rep)
NC Attorney General (Dem)
NC Commissioner of Agriculture (Rep)
NC Commissioner of Insurance (Rep)
NC Commissioner of Labor (Dem)
NC Secretary of State (Rep)
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (Rep)
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction (Dem)
NC Treasurer (Dem)
NC House of Representatives District 022 (Dem)
County-Wide Commissioner (Dem)
County Commissioner District 1 (Dem)
County Commissioner District 3 (Dem)
Board of Education District 1 (Dem)
Board of Education District 2 (Dem)
Connect NC Public Improvement Bond
Unfortified Wine Election/White Lake Municipality
Malt Beverage Election/White Lake Municipality
Bladen County Sales and Use Tax
Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative voting options are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable impediment to obtaining one.
Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identification Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC State Board of Elections voter outreach team toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov.
All precincts will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day- March 15, 2016.
One-stop early voting will be held at the following locations and times:
Bladen County Public Library in “Lieu of BOE” 111 N. Cypress St. Elizabethtown, NC 28337
East Arcadia Town 1516 East Arcadia Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456
Historical Building 818 S. Main St., Bladenboro, NC 28320
Lions Club Building 120 2nd St., Dublin, NC 28332
Thursday, March 3, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. (except Library will be 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
Monday, March 7, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 11, 2016 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 12, 2016 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Last Day
Canvass Day will be held in the Bladen County Board of Elections office on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Mail Absentee Ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Absentee Request Form, available at the Bladen County Board of Elections office or on our web site. Completed forms must be received in the Bladen County Board of Elections office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Bladen County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
All residents of Bladen who are registered to vote with the Bladen County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. THOSE VOTERS WHO ARE REGISTERED UNAFFILIATED MAY VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION. Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling places. Those residents of Bladen who are not registered to vote must register on or before Friday, February 19, 2016 in order to be eligible to vote on Election Day. Those voters who are not registered may register and vote during one stop early voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish to change their party affiliation or who have changed their name or address must notify the Board of Elections in writing by Friday, February 19, 2016. Voters who fail to notify the Board of Elections of a change to their name or address must update their information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot.
Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place.
Persons with questions about registration, location of polling places, absentee ballots, early voting at One-Stop locations or other election matters may call the Bladen County Board of Elections Office at 910-862-6951 Monday thru Friday from 8:30 – 5:00.
Bobby Ludlum, Chairman
Bladen County Board of Elections
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