🗳️ SAMPLE BALLOT — KINSTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025   Early Voting: September 19 – November 1, 2025   Deadline to Register: Friday, October 10, 2025

✅ SAME-DAY REGISTRATION DURING EARLY VOTING

Missed the deadline? You can still register and vote on the same day during early voting. Here's what you need:

• 🏛️ Visit any early voting site in Lenoir County

• ✍️ Complete a voter registration form

• 📄 Show proof of residence (name + current address):

  • NC Driver’s License or State ID

  • Utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document

  • College ID + proof of campus residence

• 🪪 Present a photo ID (can be the same document if it qualifies)

You must have lived in Lenoir County for at least 30 days before Election Day.

✅ MAYOR – VOTE FOR ONE

☑️ KAREEM MOORE   Community-first leadership. Transparency. Real investment in Kinston’s future.

⬜ Don Hardy   Facing scrutiny over taxpayer spending and lack of advocacy for urban communities.

✅ CITY COUNCIL – VOTE FOR ONE

☑️ QUARLA BLACKWELL   Justice advocate. Disability inclusion. Financial accountability. Voice of the people.

📍 WHERE TO VOTE

• Lenoir County Board of Elections

• Kinston Community Center

• Local churches and schools (check your precinct)

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📣 SPREAD THE WORD

• Share this sample ballot

• Help someone register at ncsbe.gov/register

• Drive a neighbor to early voting

• Post your “I Voted” pic with #KinstonVotes

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💥 THIS IS OUR MOMENT

Vote Kareem Moore for Mayor. Vote Quarla Blackwell for City Council. Vote for truth, equity, and a stronger Kinston.