North Carolina: The Tar Heel State

Head to the home of Senator John Edwards, Maya Angelou, and Jazz greats John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk to register voters! Hike the Appalachian Trail, play on the beautiful beaches, and visit the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte.

Packets from 2004 are now outdated and are no longer available. There are currently no plans to update these here for 2006, but that's not final. Please check in on the Democracy For America website for opportunities to get involved with promising candidates in 2006.

Packet Contents:

  • Local organizations you can work with to register voters (see summary on the right)
  • Do-it-yourself voter registration instructions
  • National Voter Registration Application
  • Voter information flyer
  • Frequently asked questions

North Carolina Election Facts:

  • North Carolina has 15 electoral votes
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, October 8, 2004

2000 North Carolina Election Results:

  • 43% Democrat (1,257,692 votes)
  • 56% Republican (1,631,163 votes)
  • The Green Party was not on the ballot

Since North Carolina is John Edwards home state, we have the chance to take North Carolina back from the Republicans.

You'll have an unforgettable experience while doing your part to make our country a better place. Help America change gears!

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Browse the ride board for trips to North Carolina. Email a trip leader if you find one you'd like to join.

Local Organizations
You Can Work With:

ACORN, Charlotte
ncacornchro@acorn.org
704-535-7870
High-traffic areas and site-based voter registration.
Young Democrats of North Carolina, Raleigh
Site-based and door-to-door voter registration.
The Progressive Project, Asheville
Door-to-door, site-based (concerts, road races, festivals, etc.), and phone calls.