CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You can cast your vote in North Carolina on Nov. 7, but what do you need to know before you go?
OUR SOURCES:
THE FIRST QUESTION:
Do you need an ID to vote?
THE ANSWER:
Yes, in both states, you do need a form of personal identification to vote.
This recently changed in North Carolina. Dickerson said you need to show a photo ID like a license, ID card, or veteran or school ID before you head into the voting booth.
"It's not a voter ID, it's a photo ID," Dickerson said. "I want to see that you are the person that represents In front of me."
Dickerson said if you forgot your ID or have a reasonable excuse why you don't have one, you will still be able to fill out a provisional ballot.
"A provisional ballot is just that we will check to see if we made a mistake or if there is no photo ID if they have a reasonable impediment, then we have to accept that, or if they don't have it on them, they can bring It back by Nov. 16 by 5 p.m.," Dickerson said.
THE NEXT QUESTION:
Can you wear political apparel in the polling area?
THE ANSWER:
In North Carolina, yes.
"You can wear the 'Vote for me,' T-shirt," Dickerson said. "You can't campaign; you can't scream out. That is not permitted."
However, in South Carolina, you can not.
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THE FINAL QUESTION:
Can you take a selfie with your ballot?
THE ANSWER:
No, you can't take a selfie with your ballot.
"In North Carolina, it is illegal you can't take a picture of your ballot or a selfie of your ballot," Dickerson said.
The same rules apply in South Carolina.
On Election Day, polls will open in Mecklenburg County starting at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
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