Don't Let It Happen in NC:

Some of you may have heard by now that Blanche Lincoln's victory over Bill Halter in the Arkansas Senate primary run-off has been somewhat tainted by the revelation that 40 out of 42 runoff election polls in Garland County were closed for early voting on the Saturday before Election Day after a public promise to keep them open. Only 2 polls were open throughout the entire county that day and hundreds of voters who showed up to vote were reportedly denied. Since Garland County was the most populous county Bill Halter won 3 weeks ago, his supporters are crying foul.

This is a situation that could have been prevented and should be prevented here in NC -- and now is the time to make sure it does not happen. Right now, NC counties are creating their early voting plans for the November election and this is your chance to have input. Some counties have even already submitted their plan to the state board of elections. If you want to make sure there are enough early voting sites open in your county -- and get the days and times they will be open in writing -- now is the time to call your county board of elections and ask them about their early voting plans. We've met or are meeting with local officials in Durham, Pitt, Forsythe, Mecklenburg, Guilford and Cumberland counties to address the issue. Email me if you want to be involved.