Confusion among some naturalized U.S. citizens in North Carolina regarding their eligibility to vote has been clarified by a statement from the State Board of Elections. The NC Board wants to assure all residents who are U.S. citizens, of at least 18 years of age by Election Day, and are not serving a felony sentence, that they are indeed eligible to vote, as noted in a recent announcement on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website.
"It does not matter if you were born a U.S. citizen or were naturalized or acquired citizenship," says the release on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website, putting emphasis that citizenship is a singular status with singular rights, irrespective of the birth country. Aiming to welcome, the State Board of Elections has opened its doors wide to all eligible voters who wish to take part in the democratic process.
With Election Day set for Tuesday, eligible voters are reminded that polls will open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reminder comes as the last call to those unsure of their voting rights and to clarify the standing confusion. Voters have been advised to visit their assigned polling place on Election Day to cast their ballots.
