2024 Voters Guide

VOTERS GUIDE VOTERS GUIDE

QUICK FACTS: Federal, State, and Local offices will be on the ballot.

Unaffiliated voters will have the option to choose which party primary they would like to participate in.

All school board contests are nonpartisan general elections and will be on the ballot for voters that are at least 18 years of age. Registered 17-yearolds who will be 18 by the date of theNovember 5th General Election will be able to participate in the primary election.

The voter registration deadline is February 9th.

Photo ID will be required to vote.

The 2024 primary election, including the presidential preference primary, is Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

During this election, voters choose which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot. The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election begins Thursday, Feb. 15, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Early voting sites and schedules are available at the Early Voting Site Search. Locations and voting hours are also available at Early Voting Sites for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election (PDF).

Who Can Vote in the Primary?

Voters affiliated with any political party may vote the ballot of candidates for their party only. For example, a registered Republican may vote the Republican primary ballot only. Some recognized political parties in North Carolina may not have primary ballots.

Unaffiliated voters may choose to vote any one political party’s ballot or a nonpartisan ballot (if available). A voter cannot vote in more than one party’s primary. Remember to bring a photo ID.

2024

Primary Races:

Democratic: State and local level

Republican: Federal and State level

Libertarian: President and Governor

Nonpartisan: Board of Education At-Large

The Chamber works most closely with state officials and County Commissioners on our priorities.

Local endorsements listed include the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People (DCABP), Friends of Durham (FOD),Herald-Sun (H-S), INDY Week, and People’s Alliance PAC(PAPAC).

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DEMOCRATIC RACES DEMOCRATIC RACES

NC Governor

Gary Foxx

Michael R. (Mike) Morgan

Josh Stein (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

Marcus W. Williams

Chrelle Booker

NC Lieutenant Governor

Rachel Hunt (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

Mark H. Robinson

Ben Clark

NC Attorney General

Satana Deberry (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

Tim Dunn

Jeff Jackson

NC Commissioner of Insurance

Natasha Marcus (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

David Wheeler

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction

C.R. Katie Eddings

Maurice (Mo) Green (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

Kenon Crumble

NC Treasurer

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RACES DEMOCRATIC RACES

Gabe Esparza

DEMOCRATIC

Wesley Harris (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 6

Allison Riggs (incumbent, endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC)

Lora Christine Cubbage

NC State Senate District 22 (if you live approximately downtown, east, west, or north…see map)

Mike Woodard (incumbent, endorsed by AFLCIO, FOD, INDY Week, Planned Parenthood, State Employees Association)

Sophia Chitlik (endorsed by DCABP, PAPAC, Progressive Caucus)

MARCH 5, 2024 MARCH 5, 2024 DEMOCRATIC RACES DEMOCRATIC RACES

Durham County Board of Commissioners (You may vote for FIVE)

Fredrick A. Davis (endorsed by DCABP, FOD)

Brenda Howerton (incumbent, endorsed by DCABP, FOD, H-S))

Wendy Jacobs (incumbent, endorsed by FOD, H-S, INDY Week, PAPAC)

Mike Lee (endorsed by H-S, INDY Week, PAPAC)

Jovonia Lewis (endorsed by DCABP, FOD)

Daryl Payton

Stephen J. Valentine (endorsed by DCABP, FOD, Indy Week, PAPAC)

Renee Jamison Vaughan

Nida Allam (incumbent, endorsed by H-S, INDY Week, PAPAC)

Nimasheena Burns (incumbent, endorsed by H-S, DCABP)

Michelle Burton (endorsed by INDY Week)

President

Ron DeSantis

Nikki Haley

Asa Hutchinson

Vivek Ramaswamy

Donald J. Trump

Ryan Binkley

Chris Christie

US House of Representatives District 4

Mahesh (Max) Ganorkar

Eric Blankenburg

NC Governor

Dale Folwell

Bill Graham

Mark Robinson

NC Lieutenant Governor

Rivera Douthit

Jeffrey Elmore

Marlenis Hernandez Novoa

Allen Mashburn

Jim O’Neill

Sam Page

Ernest T. Reeves

Hal Weatherman

Seth Woodall

Deanna Ballard

Peter Boykin

NC Auditor

Charles Dingee

Jim Kee

Anthony Wayne (Tony) Street

Jeff Tarte

Dave Boliek

Jack Clark

NC Commissioner of Agriculture

Colby (Bear) Hammonds

Steve Troxler (incumbent)

NC Commissioner of Insurance

Andrew Marcus

C. Robert Brawley

Mike Causey (incumbent)

NC Commissioner of Labor

Luke Farley

Jon Hardister

Chuck Stanley

Travis J. Wilson

NC Secretary of State

Jesse Thomas

Christine E. Villaverde

Chad Brown

MARCH 5, 2024

MARCH 5, 2024 REPUBLICAN RACES REPUBLICAN RACES

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction

Michelle Morrow

Catherine Truitt (incumbent)

NC Treasurer

A. J. Daoud

Rachel Johnson

Brad Briner

NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15

Chris Freeman

Hunter Murphy (incumbent)

MARCH 5, 2024 MARCH 5, 2024

NONPARTISAN NONPARTISAN

Durham County Board of Education At-Large

Atrayus Goode

Joy Harrell (endorsed by DCABP, FOD, INDY Week, PAPAC)

North Carolina recognizes five political parties: The Democratic Party, the Green Party, the Libertarian Party, the No Labels Party, and the Republican Party. A voter may choose one political party or can decide not to register with a political party. If a voter does not register with a political party, the voter will be registered as unaffiliated. Registered voters can use the Voter Search to confirm their party affiliation. You may be eligible to register or make changes to your voter registration (anything other than party affiliation) when you vote in person during the early voting period. Find more information at Register in Person During Early Voting. (NCSBE)

The Chamber is the voice of businesses throughout Durham. We monitor and advocate for issues affecting our community, region, state, and nation. We work most closely with state officials and County Commissioners on our priorities. Join us at upcoming events or contact Bryan Fox, Vice President of Public Policy, anytime at bfox@durhamchamber.orgor 919-328-8724.