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Election Updates

Early voting for the Statewide General Election is happening now through October 31. Heads up that there are new traffic patterns at the Board of Elections office, so plan accordingly and don't forget your photo ID!

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 17, 2026

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Election charter change

New Bern wants to move its elections to even-year four-year cycles starting in 2030, cutting election costs from about $90,000 to under $3,000. Aldermen rejected a bundled vacancy-filling provision, and current officials would gain a year in office — a point critics noted.

3 mentionsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026