Monday (October 24th) is Last Day to Register to Vote in November 8th General Election

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Don’t forget – today (Monday, October 24th, 2016) – is the final day to register to vote in the November 8th General Election.

WEIS Radio recently spoke with the Cherokee County Absentee Election Manager – Dwayne Amos – regarding straight party voting options for the November General Election. 

Amos said that you can vote straight-party then go down the ballot and vote for a candidate or candidates in another party, if you choose to do so. 

He added that voting straight-party can be viewed in some regards as being a “time-saver” – but it doesn’t preclude you from choosing a candidate from another party.  Voting straight-party does NOT take that option away.

He also stressed that you can write-in the name of a candidate, however even though it may sound odd – but it does need to be said – it has to be a “real” person, not a fictitious name, or that of a cartoon character.  Remember – poll workers have to hand-count write in votes, so please be mindful if you choose to write in a person for an office.

The General Election is your opportunity to vote for any candidate, and any party – that you prefer.  This is not a primary election where you must choose one party.

For additional information on voting, simply contact the Office of Dwayne Amos, the Circuit Clerk/Absentee Manager at the Cherokee County Courthouse at 100 Main Street, Room 203 in Centre.  That number is (256) 927-3637.

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