League of Women Voters
of Dare County
P.O. Box 689
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
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| In Dare County, the League of Women Voters sponsors candidate forums prior to local elections for town, county and state officials. In odd numbered years, the League holds Voter Forums in Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Nags Head and Southern Shores prior to the November Town Council elections. In even numbered years, Voter Forums are held in various locations throughout the county prior to County Commissioner and Board of Education elections. Candidates present their platforms and respond to questions from the citizens. The forums are taped and broadcast on the local government access channel. Receptions for candidates to meet the public are held prior to primary elections. |
| Prior to all local elections, the League publishes a Voters’ Guide about candidates, their biographical information and platforms. Candidates are invited to respond to several questions on local issues and provide their qualifications. Voters’ Guides are published in the Dare County newspapers. |
The League of Women Voters of Dare County
Preparer of Voter Guide:
Dru Ferrence - 252-256-2913
Co-Presidents:
Jeannette Anderson - 252-255-0035
Nancy Birindelli - 252-261-3915
Voter Service Co-Chairs:
Vivian Gould - 252-261-5659
Mary Ellen Hawthorne - 252-480-1062
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The League of Women Voters of Dare County, a nonprofit political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to both women and men.
All Board of Education candidates running in the election on May 6, 2008 were invited to submit a response to questions posed by the Voter Service Committee. The League does not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party.
The League of Women Voters of Dare County will sponsor two forums for candidates seeking election to the Dare County Board of Education on May 6, 2008. The forums will take place at 7 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in the Cape Hatteras Secondary School and on Wednesday, April 23 at Nags Head Elementary School.
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The League of Women Voters of North Carolina and the LWV of Dare County, as part of their “Positive Campaigns” project, urge candidates to conduct fair, issue-oriented campaigns. The League believes that negative campaign tactics have lowered voter turnout, have eroded voter confidence in candidates and in government, and have reduced the ability of elected officials to govern in an effective and cooperative manner.
The following pledge emphasizes a value-based platform stressing four principles: honesty, fairness, respect and responsibility.
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CODE OF ELECTION ETHICS PLEDGE
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I PLEDGE to conduct an informative and issue-oriented campaign.
I WILL neither engage in, permit, or condone defamatory attacks upon the character of my opponent(s); nor shall I engage in invasions of personal privacy unrelated to campaign issues.
I WILL NOT use or knowingly permit the use of any campaign material or advertisement which misrepresents, distorts or otherwise falsifies the facts regarding my opponent(s).
I ASSUME personal control and responsibility for the conduct of my campaign. |
There will be local state and federal elections in 2008.
Voter information will be posted on this website.
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PRIMARY ELECTION
Last day to register to vote: April 11, 2008
Election Day: May 6, 2008
GENERAL ELECTION
Last day to register to vote: October 10, 2008
Election Day: November 4, 2008
All precinct polling places in Dare County are open
from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM on Election Day.
Electronic results are available on
www.darenc.com
Channel 20 and local radio stations.
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