What are provisional ballots?

Provisional voting is a mechanism by which a citizen is guaranteed the opportunity to cast a ballot in the event that such questions have been raised. In that case, the citizen is permitted to cast a provisional ballot, which is held aside pending research into the issue to be resolved. Findings are presented to the county board members, who make final determinations. Election results are not finalized until all provisional ballots that are eligible have been included in the total count.

Provisional voting is fail-safe voting. State law mandates that each person who presents to vote be given that opportunity, whether by regular or provisional ballot. In no circumstance will a voter be turned away. 

To find out more about Provisional Voting visit the North Carolina State Board of Election webpage.

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3. What is an absentee ballot?
4. How do I vote absentee vote?
5. What is curbside voting?
6. What are primaries and general elections?
7. What voting system does Rowan County use?
8. Where is the Board of Elections located?
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10. Who are the Board of Elections staff?
11. Who are the Board of Elections Board Members?
12. What are provisional ballots?