Vote with the facts
2026 dates, early voting sites, hours, ID guidance, and official election links.
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Practical, plain-language guides for taking part in Carteret County civic life. We link directly to the public offices and documents behind each step.
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Each guide is built to help you find and verify the source yourself.
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Know the difference between a proposal, adopted budget, and later amendments.
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Use the public-records directory for county and town agendas, election notices, and official budget documents.
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Direct links to the public offices and record hubs we use.
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