Voting Information for Teens and College Students
How old do I have to be in order to register and vote in С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County?
To be eligible to vote in NC, you must be 18 years old as of the date of the election. 17-year-olds may vote in a primary if they will turn 18 by the date of the general election.
How do I register to vote?
Fill out a . Options for submitting the form are included on the form.
I am a college student in С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County. What are my voting options?
Your voting options are based on the county/state where you are registered to vote. See Information for College Students for more details.
I am a college student in С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County. Should I register to vote at my local address or my address back home?
College students are permitted by state law to register to vote at either their local address or their family's home address. You must vote in the county where you are registered. See Information for College Students for more details.
If voting in North Carolina, please review information regarding the . You can also view a list of acceptable for voting purposes.
Educational Resources for Youth
- – Age-appropriate games, glossary, learning adventures about the branches of government, information about how laws are made and more.
- – Official White House website offering virtual tours, presidential histories and more.
- – Official government website for kids that provides learning opportunities in the areas of history, government, money, math, science and more.
- – Website geared toward older teens and adults that teaches about the Federal Court System and criminal justice process.
- – Website created by the NC Secretary of State's office that contains a state almanac, fun facts, homework help, games and more.
- – A list of North Carolina educational websites for kids.
- – Nationwide nonprofit group devoted to creating lifelong voting habits.
- - Site is managed by online.maryville.edu. The site has many links to sources you may find helpful if writing a research paper.