How does my party affiliation affect my ability to vote in a primary election?

If you are a member of a specific party, you are allowed to only vote in that party's primary. Example: Someone who is a registered Republican may only vote in the Republican Primary. If you are "Unaffiliated" then NC does allow you to choose which political party's primary you would like to vote in, or you may opt to vote an Unaffiliated ballot. Once your vote is cast, you may not change it. No one, regardless of their affiliation, can vote in more than one primary.

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1. How do I register to vote?
2. What are the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in Gaston County?
3. How do I know if I'm already registered?
4. How do I change my address or political party affiliation?
5. I've registered to vote and was sent a card in the mail, what do I do with it?
6. Why can't I register as an Independent?
7. How does my party affiliation affect my ability to vote in a primary election?
8. Who can vote in a primary run-off?
9. How do I request an absentee ballot?
10. How do I become a precinct official?
11. Can I hold a registration drive?
12. How do I find my representatives?
13. Why do I get so many cards in the mail?
14. I have a relative who has passed away, how do I cancel their voter registration?
15. Where do I vote?
16. When are the polls open?
17. Where can I view a sample ballot?
18. Do I have to show my identification (ID) at the polls?
19. I saw somebody at the polls today who does not live in this precinct anymore. How do I get that person to vote where he/she is supposed to?
20. What if I am unable to enter the polling place because of age or physical disability?
21. I plan to bring a voter to vote curbside. Can I sit in the car and vote curbside, too?
22. I am legally blind. Can someone accompany me in the voting booth?
23. May I sign a voter registration application for someone else?
24. Can my Power of Attorney vote for me?