Autryville, North Carolina Public Records

A director and support personnel staff the operation under oversight from a bipartisan board appointed according to state law. North Carolina residents, including those in this community, can register to vote online at www.ncsbe.gov/registering. The online system allows eligible citizens to register or update their information using a North Carolina driver's license or DMV-issued ID. Registration can also be completed by mail using a paper application, in person at the Sampson County Board of Elections office, or at the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles during certain transactions. To register, a person must be a U.S. Citizen, a resident of Sampson County and North Carolina for at least 30 days prior to election day, at least 18 years old (16 and 17-year-olds may pre-register), not serving a sentence for a felony conviction (including probation and parole), and not registered elsewhere. The registration deadline is 25 days before any election, though the state offers same-day registration during early voting, allowing eligible citizens to register and vote simultaneously at early voting sites. As an incorporated town, Autryville holds municipal elections for mayor and town commissioners. North Carolina municipal elections typically occur in odd-numbered years, with many towns voting in November. Voters should check with the Town of Autryville (P.O. Box 306, Autryville, NC 28318, phone (910) 567-2251) or the Sampson County Board of Elections for the specific schedule of upcoming municipal elections, candidate filing information, and any local ballot measures. Municipal election administration is coordinated between the town and the county Board of Elections. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the voter search tool at www.ncsbe.gov/voting/find-your-polling-place by entering their name and date of birth or county and address. Polling places are assigned based on residential address and precinct boundaries. During the early voting period (typically beginning 17 days before election day), Sampson County operates one or more early voting sites where any registered county voter can cast a ballot regardless of precinct. Early voting locations and hours are announced before each election on the county Board of Elections website and through local media. Election records in North Carolina are extensively public under state law. Voter registration lists are public records (though certain information like Social Security numbers and birth dates are redacted), and can be obtained from the county Board of Elections or State Board of Elections, typically for a copying fee. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with the State Board of Elections and accessible online at www.ncsbe.gov/campaign-finance. Precinct-level election results are published by the Board of Elections after each election and are available online and at the Sampson County elections office. Candidate filing information, including declarations of candidacy, is public record. In the November 2024 general election, Sampson County saw voter turnout consistent with typical presidential election years, with several thousand ballots cast across Sampson County's precincts including those serving the town. County-level turnout data is published by the State Board of Elections following certification. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters here will decide several important races. The 2026 election cycle will include U.S. Senate races (North Carolina has a Class III Senate seat up for election in 2026), all U.S. House of Representatives seats including the district representing the area (currently North Carolina's 7th Congressional District), North Carolina state legislature seats (all 120 House seats and 50 Senate seats are up for election in 2026), and various county offices including Sampson County commissioners, sheriff, register of deeds, and other constitutional offices depending on term expiration dates. Depending on the election year cycle, town offices may also be on the ballot if 2026 corresponds with the municipal election schedule. North Carolina voters can request absentee ballots through the county Board of Elections. Any registered voter may vote absentee by mail for any reason. Absentee ballot request forms are available at www.ncsbe.gov or from the Sampson County Board of Elections office. Requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday before election day, though earlier submission is strongly encouraged to allow time for ballot delivery and return. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by election day and received within three days) or delivered in person to the county Board of Elections office by 7:30 PM on election day. North Carolina requires one witness signature on the absentee ballot container-return envelope. Military and overseas voters have additional accommodations under federal and state law. Civilian absentee voters must provide a reason for their request on the application form, though North Carolina's reasons are broad and include absence from the county on election day, illness, disability, and several other categories that effectively make absentee voting available to any registered voter who prefers this method.