ELECTION
What is the name of the voting machine that Forsyth County uses as their ballot marking device to meet federal law and state requirements for voters with disabilities to cast their ballot privately and independently.
Expressvote
Fill in the blank: The buffer zone is ______ ft from the entrance to the polling place in most situations.
In most situations, the buffer zone is 50 feet from the entrance to the polling place when the door is closed.
Before every election, county boards of elections conduct tests on every voting machine that will be used to ensure proper coding of ballots and accurate counting of votes for every contest on the ballot. What is this test called?
Logic and Accuracy Tests
Fill in the blank: Under state law, all voting systems used in North Carolina must use paper ballots, producing a _____________ that can be recounted and audited.
Paper Trail
Elections that take place every two years on a Tuesday following the first Monday of November are known as?
General Elections
In a general election, can voters vote for the candidate(s) of their choice, regardless of party?
Yes
What is the process of creating a ballot for an election that complies with state and federal laws called?
Ballot Coding
How many counties are in North Carolina?
100 counties
Fill in the blank: The ______ oversees the implementation of policies and goals under the direction of the State and County Boards of Elections. This includes all budgetary and legal responsibilities, coordination of departmental functions, and ensuring that the elections are administered fairly and accurately.
Director of Elections
How many board members do every County Board of Elections in North Carolina have?
5 board members