The Wake County Board of Elections www.wakegov.com/elections has created this list of voters’ rights and responsibilities.

1. Vote if you are:
   1. A U.S. citizen
   2. 18 years of age or older
   3. Registered to vote in Wake County at least 25 days prior to the election
   4. Not currently serving an active felony sentence, or on probation or parole for a felony. 

2. Receive a notice (voter card) confirming registration, polling places and voting districts.

3. Vote in an accessible voting place if elderly or handicapped.

4. Have questions concerning voting procedures answered politely and accurately and have an explanation of procedures posted in a prominent place at each voting place.

5. Have instructions on the use of voting equipment available at one-stop sites and on Election Day.

6. Review a sample ballot before voting.

7. Vote if in line at the time the polls close at 7:30 p.m.

8. Mark a ballot privately and free from coercion or intimidation.

9. Request and receive assistance in voting.

10. Have voting instructions posted in English and Spanish.

11. Return a spoiled ballot up to three times for a replacement.

12. Vote a provisional ballot if not listed on the voter registration list or if there is a question concerning registration information or one’s right to vote.

13. Receive written information at the time of voting a provisional ballot regarding how to ascertain whether the provisional ballot was counted, partially counted or not counted and if partially or not counted, a reason for the decision.

14. Vote by absentee ballot upon executing appropriate request; no excuse required.

15. Have the voted ballot accurately counted, if cast legally and on time.

16. Have a uniform statewide standard for counting votes.

17. Have election complaints resolved fairly and efficiently.

18. Be eligible to vote a challenged ballot if your right to vote has been challenged and sustained.

1. Register to vote at least 25 days before an election. Learn how to register to vote in Wake County.

2. Complete a voter registration form completely, accurately and legibly.

3. Update address information when necessary.

4. Be informed about candidates and issues on the ballot.

5. Know location of polling place and hours of operation.

6. Follow all federal and state voting laws.

7. Read and follow all voting instructions and procedures established by the county Board of Elections and precinct officials.

8. Ask questions if unsure of procedures.

9. Show proper identification at the polling place, if voting for the first time after registering by mail or at a voter registration drive and if a copy of acceptable identification was not submitted to the county Board of Elections office prior to printing the poll list. 

10. Sign the Authorization to Vote form.

11. Review the ballot before casting it to ensure it is complete and accurate.

12. Treat precinct officials and other voters with respect and courtesy.

13. Report any violations of election law to the chief judge at the precinct, the county director of elections, the county Board of Elections and/or the State Board of Elections.

14. Vote.

1. You may not make any false statement or claim that you are a citizen of the United States in order to register or vote in any federal, state, or local election.

2. You may not vote more than once in any election.

3. You may not procure or submit materially false, fraudulent or fictitious voter registration applications in any election.

4. You may not submit false information as to name, address or period of residence in voting district for the purpose of establishing eligibility to register or vote in any election.

5. You may not procure, cast or tabulate materially false, fraudulent or fictitious ballots in any election.

6. You may not pay, offer to pay or accept payment for voting, registering to vote, withholding your vote or voting for or against any candidate in any election.

7. You shall not feign a physical disability in order to have persons of your choice assist you.

8. Elections officials shall not attempt to influence, persuade, intimidate, bribe or coerce you in any manner that would affect for whom you are voting.

9. Elections officials shall not make any false entries on election records.