The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act or “UOCAVA” requires states to allow certain voters who are absent from their county of residence to have special rights that provide an expedited means for them to register and vote by mail-in absentee ballot. In order to qualify under the provisions of UOCAVA in this state, a voter must be a legal resident of North Carolina. Citizens covered by UOCAVA include:

Candidate Steve Carawan has requested a recount of the East End Alderman seat in the Town of Belhaven. The recount will occur on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 immediately following the Canvass Meeting which begins at 11:00 am. The recount should begin approximately at 11:30.