Voter FAQ

What is the Voting Rights Task Force?

We're the Watauga County Voting Rights Taskforce. We advocate for equal voting rights for all people, regardless of political persuasion, and oppose voter suppression tactics. The Taskforce is nonpartisan and conducts surveys, voter registration drives, advocates for voters whose ballots have been challenged, informs citizens about upcoming elections and voter requirements, and engages in informational and advocacy voter outreach.

Who does the Voting Rights Task Force support?

The Voting Rights Taskforce does not endorse candidates.

VOTING OPTIONS FOR THE 2025 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Why should I vote during the early voting period this year?

By voting early, you can cast your ballot at any early voting site and can avoid having to travel to your assigned precinct on Election Day. You can also fix any problem with your voter registration (for instance a change in address), and vote on the same day. You cannot fix voter registration problems on Election Day, and you may only be able to vote on all eligible contests (based on residency, election district assignments) by voting at your assigned Election Day voting location.

Where/When can I vote at ASU during the Early Voting Period?

You can vote at ASU in the Plemmons Student Union (Blue Ridge Ballroom).

The dates and times are:

October 20-24: 10am – 4pm
October 27-31: 10am – 4pm
November 1: 8am – 3pm

Any voter from Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, or Seven Devils may vote at this site.

Where are all the early voting sites?

Watauga County Administration Building
Commissioners’ Board Room, 814 W. King Street, Boone

October 16-17: 8am – 5pm
October 20-24: 8am – 5pm
October 27-31: 8am – 5pm
November 1: 8am – 3pm

Plemmons Student Union (ASU Campus)
Blue Ridge Ballroom, 263 Locust Street, Parking lot at 644 Howard Street
* October 20-24: 10am – 4pm
* October 27-31: 10am – 4pm
* November 1: 8am – 3pm

Any voters from the municipalities of Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, or Seven Devils may vote at either Early Voting site.

Where can I park to vote?

All early and Election Day sites provide free parking for voters.

Do I need an ID to vote?

YES! You need to show an ID when you go to vote. A current ASU student ID counts as proper ID. An unexpired NC driver’s license counts as proper ID. If you do not have an ID when you go to vote, you can sign a form to explain why you are unable to show ID. Just ask for the “ID Exception Form.” If you have lost your ID in the storm, you can check reason #3 on the “ID Exception form.” The address on your NC driver’s license does NOT have to match the address on your voter registration record. Go HERE for a full list of acceptable Voter IDs.

What if I changed my address since I registered to vote or since the last election?

Have you changed your address but are still living in Watauga County? If you have changed addresses since the last election or since you registered to vote but are still living in Watauga County, you should vote during the early voting period to update your address and cast your ballot at the same time.

What if I’m not already registered to vote?

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at 5pm is the deadline for advance registration or to change your registration to a new location. Not sure if you’re already registered? Go HERE to check that out.

Don’t worry - if you miss the registration deadline you can register and vote on the same day during NC’s Early Voting Period. You CANNOT register and vote on Election Day itself, November 4th.

If you are registering to vote at the same time you cast your ballot, you will need proof of residency. if you are an ASU Student, you can provide (through Web Self-service) your current, local residential address. Any of these will also do:

-- (1) NC Driver's license (if the address on the license is where you currently live); or

-- (2) A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other government document if it has your name and current Watauga County address; or

--3) A student transcript, tuition statement, invoice, or any receipt issued by the college or university (ASU has sent all ASU dorm students a copy of the document they need to prove residency for voting via email); or

-- Documents issued by a temporary or transitional housing facility. You can show any document from ASU that has your name and on-campus housing address. This information can be presented when you go to vote in hard copy OR from your cell phone.

ALSO NOTE: If you register and vote at the same time, be sure the poll worker enters two very important things: Your mailing address (ie: if you live in an Apartment complex, be sure you include the apartment number) or your po box if you have your mail delivered there. AND be sure to give the poll worker your phone number so they can call or text you with any problems.

What are we voting for?

This is the 2025 Municipal Election for Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, & Seven Devils.

How do I get a Mail in Ballot/for Watauga or Any Where Else Statewide?

You should try to cast your ballot during the early voting period if you can. And REMEMBER: The last day for your mail ballot to be received by the local Board of elections is 7:30PM on Election Day, November 4th.

If that’s not possible, you can request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you. The deadline to request a mail ballot be mailed to you is Tuesday, October 21st at 5pm. You should request your mail ballot as soon as possible.

Once you receive your ballot, you will need two witnesses to sign it. You will have to provide a copy of your ID. If you are unable to provide a copy of a photo ID, complete the Photo ID Exception form (it will be a yellow form included in your ballot package).

You can track the progress of your mail in ballot online HERE. Be sure to follow all the instructions.

Have other questions? Need more information? Contact the Watauga County Voting Rights Taskforce through our online portal HERE. Be sure to fill out all the information so we can get back to you.