Your ballot will have 8 pages of screens. Buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to move back and forth between screens. If you vote the Straight Democratic Ticket do not vote for those candidates individually. Skip those screens, but be sure to vote individually for the judges and the bonds. When you have �nished voting, press the red “Press here to cast your ballot now” button. You have not completed voting until you see the “thank you” message from Carol Hill Williams, Chair of the Election Board. If you have a question or need assistance, feel free to ask a polling o�cial for help.VOTE STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC

PARTY TICKET AND ELECT: VOTE INDIVIDUALLY FOR THESE RACES:

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BRING THIS VOTER GUIDE INTO THE VOTING BOOTH.

HOW TO VOTE IN AN INSTANT RUNOFF RACE FOR COURT OF APPEALS:3

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THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATESVOTING IS EASY !FOLLOW THESE 3 SIMPLE STEPS

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BRING THIS VOTER GUIDE INTO THE VOTING BOOTH.

Mecklenburg County

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3rd

Your 2nd or 3rd choices will not count against your 1st choiceSelect one per choiceFirst Column mark your 1st Choice in column 1. Choose the candidate you want to win as your 1st choice.

Second Column Mark a di�erent candidate as your 2nd choice in column 2.

Third Column You may mark a 3rd choice in column 3. This choice should be di�erent from your 1st and 2nd choices.

Your 2nd and 3rd choices are back-up choices. They are only looked at if your 1st choice is eliminated.

“Cressie Thigpen is a well respected and

successful Democrat who was chosen for the Court of Appeals by our Governor from among

many quali�ed candidates. He has the

whole hearted endorsement of the Democratic Party of

Mecklenburg County.”

1st 2nd

Elaine Marshall

Larry KissellDistrict 8

Je� DoctorDistrict 9

Mel WattDistrict 12

Malcolm GrahamDistrict 40

Ed McGuireDistrict 35

Daniel (Dan) ClodfelterDistrict 37

Charlie DannellyDistrict 38

Rodney W. MooreDistrict 99

Kelly AlexanderDistrict 107

Martha AlexanderDistrict 106

Frank DeatonDistrict 104

Ann NewmanDistrict 103

Becky CarneyDistrict 102

Beverly Miller EarleDistrict 101

Tricia CothamDistrict 100

Michael D. Barnes

Harold Cogdell, Jr.At - Large

Dan MurreyAt - Large

Jennifer RobertsAt - Large

Vilma LeakeDistrict 2

George DunlapDistrict 3

Dumont ClarkeDistrict 4

Chipp Bailey

Robert C. (Bob) Hunter

John Autry

Martha Geer

Hugh Lewis

F. Lane Williamson

Jena P. Culler

Donald Cureton, Jr.

Tyyawdi Monique Hands

Twyla E. Hollingsworth

Rickye McKoy-Mitchell

Paige B. McThenia

Regan A. Miller

Theo Nixon

Tim Smith

Becky Thorne Tin

Jane Gray

U.S. Senate

U.S. House of Representatives

District Attorney

Mecklenburg County Commission

NC State Senate

NC House of Representatives

Sheriff

NC Supreme Court Justice

Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

NC Court of Appeals

Superior Court Judge

District Court Judges

District Court Judges (continued)

Elaine Marshall

Larry Kissell

Mel Watt

Daniel (Dan) Clodfelter

Malcolm Graham

Charlie Dannelly

Rodney W. Moore

Kelly Alexander

Martha Alexander

Frank Deaton

Ann Newman

Becky Carney

Beverly Miller Earle

Tricia Cotham

Michael D. Barnes

Harold Cogdell, Jr.

Jennifer Roberts

Vilma Leake

George Dunlap

Cressie Thigpen

John Autry

Hugh Lewis

Jena P. Culler

Donald Cureton, Jr.

Tyyawdi Monique Hands

Twyla E. Hollingsworth

Rickye McKoy-Mitchell

Tim Smith

Dumont Clarke

Robert C. (Bob) Hunter

Cressie Thigpen

Stanley Hammer

Mark E. Klass

Anne Middleton

Harry Payne

John Sullivan

Stanley Hammer

Mark E. Klass

Anne Middleton

Harry Payne

John Sullivan

Mecklenburg County Democratic Party500 E. Morehead Street, Suite 106Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

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You are registered to vote in Mecklenburg County. In a letter send the following . . . . • Your name • Your Mecklenburg County address • The address you want the ballot mailed (if it’s different) • You must sign the letter

Mail to: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Absentee Department P.O. Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231

Paid for by the Mecklenburg Democratic Party. www.mecklenburgdemocrat.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

. . . . . . . . . . YOU CAN VOTE FROM HOME

Requests cannot be made by email! Request must be received by October 26th. Your voted ballots must be back in the MCBOE office by 5:00 PM November 1st .

Fax to: (704) 319-9722

To get a ride to a polling place on election day, call Mecklenburg Voter Coalition . . . .

. . . . . .YOU CAN GET A FREE RIDE TO THE POLLS!

(704) 804-2434

October 14 – 15 (Weekdays) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMOctober 18 – 29 (Weekdays) 8:00 AM - 7:00 PMOctober 23 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMOctober 24 (Sunday) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMOctober 30 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Final Day)

HAL MARSHALL ANNEX 618 North College Street

October 18 – 29 (Weekdays) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMOctober 23 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMOctober 24 (Sunday) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMOctober 30 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Final Day)

Additional Locations And Hours of Operation

On Election Day, the polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line when the polls close, you still have the right to vote.

An immediate family member can come with you into the voting booth If you need special assistance because you cannot read, write are blind or otherwise disabled, just ask the poll o�cial for help.

Curb side voting is available if you are unable to enter the polling place.

You have the right to vote without intimidation.

Early Voting Dates and Times

Know Your Rights!You may vote at any Early Voting location during the early voting period. Remember: you can also register to vote or change your address when you vote early.

If you have registered to vote but are not listed when you go to vote, ask for a provisional ballot (it’s a ballot that will be counted once your voting eligibility is con�rmed).

You can only be asked to provide an ID or document listing your current name and address if you are voting for the �rst time in Mecklenburg County.

West Boulevard Library 2157 West Blvd., Charlotte

For directions and further election related information visit www.meckboe.org

You can register to vote or change your address and vote at any early voting location.

. . . . . . . . . . YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE WHILE EARLY VOTING!!!

To register during early voting you need to provide identification (NC driver’s license, utility bill with name and address, passport or other govenment-issued ID, paycheck stub or W-2, or bank statement).

Huntersville Oaks Children Dev Svc.12105 Verhoe� Dr., Huntersville

Independence Regional Library 6000 Conference Dr., Charlotte

Fighting Back Bldg.1705 Rosa Parks Place, Charlotte

Freedom Regional Library1230 Alleghany St., Charlotte

Hayes Building (Ballantyne)1405 N. Community House Rd., Charlotte

Main Branch Library (Downtown)310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte

Matthews Branch Library230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Morrison Regional Library7015 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte

Mountain Island Library4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte

North County Regional Library16500 Holly Crest Ln., Huntersville

South County Regional Library5801 Rea Rd., Charlotte

Steele Creek Library13620 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte

Sugar Creek Library4045 N. Tryon St., Charlotte

University City Regional Library301 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte

Mecklenburg County

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Vote Early! Vote Democratic!

Mecklenburg County DEMOCRATIC PARTY“Remember we didn’t create this mess - we are only trying to solve it.” ~ President Barack Obama

Dear Friends and Neighbors: This election season, we face both unprecedented challenges and amazing opportunities. Our challenges – economic, international and environmental - mean that families are struggling. For the first time in history, Americans don’t believe that their children’s lives will be better than their own. These challenges are the direct result of eight years of failed Republican leadership by the Bush administration. It indeed is time for continued support and time for us to elect again strong Democratic leaders who can put the American Dream back on track. We have the opportunity to elect a U.S. Senator, Elaine Marshall, with the ability to put our state first and the experience to deal with difficult problems. We have the opportunity to send Jeff Doctor, Larry Kissell and Mel Watt to the U.S. Congress to truly represent and fight for North Carolinians. We have the opportunity to elect Michael Barnes as the next District Attorney of Mecklenburg County. He has the experience as a lawyer and city councilman. His commitment to closing the revolving door on repeat offenders and advocating for proper funding of the DA’s office is what we need. We have the opportunity here in Mecklenburg County to re-elect Harold Cogdell, Dan Murrey and Jennifer Roberts to our County Commission. This team will continue to work together to make our community stronger, better and healthier. We have the opportunity. But you have the power: Exercise it and vote. Early voting starts October 14: for sites and hours, please visit www.meckboe.org. Join me and my fellow Democrats in building a better Charlotte-Mecklenburg.Yours in Service, -Joel Ford, Chair, Mecklenburg County Democratic Party

Early Voting Dates and Times . . .

Know Your Rights !!!

Your Democratic Candidates . . .

How to Get a Ride to the Polls . . .

Voter Registration Information . . .

Voter Guide 2010