As North Carolina’s early voting period continues (through Saturday, Nov. 2) and Election Day approaches (on Tuesday, Nov. 5), some are worrying their vote will be made public.
“Women have been asking poll workers, ‘Can my husband (or parents) find out how I voted?’” a Triangle resident posted on social media this week.
The answer to this question is clear and simple: No. Your vote will not be made public.
The fact that you voted, though, is public information. Here’s what that means.
Is my vote public?
Yes : Your voter history is public, meaning anyone can find out that you participated (i.e. voted) in an election. Your method of voting (absentee, in-person Election Day, early voting, etc.) is also public.
To find this information (for yourself or anyone else), visit the NC State Board of Elections Voter Lookup tool at vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup .
No : The candidates for which you voted are not public. So even though anyone can see your voter history (see above), they cannot see who you voted for.