Dear Friends,
Today is your last day to register to vote in the 2010 election. That's the bad news - the good news is that you can vote at the same time with one-stop voting! Please double check your voter registration status here and be sure to make your voice heard both here in North Carolina and in Washington. You can also look up where to vote online if you prefer to vote on Tuesday, November 2.
I'd also like to invite you to take a look at the NRA Voter Guide for North Carolina or see my 2nd District Voter's Guide for federal office as well as for the NC Senate and NC House.
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Tip of the Day: If you use the NRA Voter Guide for North Carolina, you can click your mouse on each candidate you like, then print out your personalized list of candidates and take it with you into the voting booth. Just another example of the NRA going the extra mile to ensure that you get to the polls for vote for freedom.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
Showing posts with label Voter Registration Information. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Voter Registration Information. Show all posts
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Two Great Voting Tools
Dear Friends,
One question I am often asked is "who are the pro-gun candidates. I cranked out a couple of voters guides, but there is another way to find out.
In the NC 2nd Congressional District, Richard Burr is the NRA endorsed candidate for US Senate. For the US House, NRA has not made an endorsement, however Renee Ellmers has a grade of AQ while Bob Etheridge has a D.
In the NC State Senate and House races, things get a bit stickier because of all the districts for those races which are contained in the 2nd Congressional District. Without knowing where you happen to live, I can't really say "Candidate "X" or Candidate "Y." Any easy way to figure it out is to go to the NRA Political Victory Fund website, then enter your nine digit zip code and click ENTER. That will tell you which candidates are running for each office, whether they are endorsed or not, and their NRA grade. You can also use this link for the NC Board of Elections to find specific information for you. It will show voting locations for early voting, your regular polling place and other personalized information. To use this, just select "SHOW ME MY VOTING INFORMATION, enter the requested information and then click SELECT. Most importantly, it tells you whether or not you are registered. If you are not, you can go to an early voting polling location and register then vote all in one fell swoop.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Sincerely yours,
-Tom Goffe
One question I am often asked is "who are the pro-gun candidates. I cranked out a couple of voters guides, but there is another way to find out.
In the NC 2nd Congressional District, Richard Burr is the NRA endorsed candidate for US Senate. For the US House, NRA has not made an endorsement, however Renee Ellmers has a grade of AQ while Bob Etheridge has a D.
In the NC State Senate and House races, things get a bit stickier because of all the districts for those races which are contained in the 2nd Congressional District. Without knowing where you happen to live, I can't really say "Candidate "X" or Candidate "Y." Any easy way to figure it out is to go to the NRA Political Victory Fund website, then enter your nine digit zip code and click ENTER. That will tell you which candidates are running for each office, whether they are endorsed or not, and their NRA grade. You can also use this link for the NC Board of Elections to find specific information for you. It will show voting locations for early voting, your regular polling place and other personalized information. To use this, just select "SHOW ME MY VOTING INFORMATION, enter the requested information and then click SELECT. Most importantly, it tells you whether or not you are registered. If you are not, you can go to an early voting polling location and register then vote all in one fell swoop.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Sincerely yours,
-Tom Goffe
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sen. Burr Coming to Smithfield + Early Voting Information
Dear Friends,
Our NRA endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate will be coming to Smithfield. Senator Richard Burr will be at the Central Marketing Tobacco Warehouse, 1416 Wal-Pat Road on Friday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now and join me in turning out for this stalwart supporter of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
I look forward to seeing you there!
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Tip of the day: did you know that you can register and then vote all in one fell swoop? You can do it at one of the one-stop voting sites in your county. A list of the locations can be found at this link. The following information on how to do this comes from the NC Board of Elections web site.
A North Carolina resident who is qualified to register to vote may register In-Person and vote at a One-Stop Site in the person's county of residence during the One-Stop Absentee Voting period. The One-Stop Voting period extends from 19 to 3 days before Election Day. However, there is no voter registration during the One-Stop Voting period for a Second Primary. The process is sometimes referred to as “In-Person Registration,” but it is important to recognize that it not permitted on Election Day itself.
To use this process, a citizen must (1) go to a One-Stop Voting Site in the county of residence during the One Stop Absentee Voting period, (2) fill out a voter registration application, and (3) provide proof of residency by showing the elections official an appropriate form of identification with the citizen’s current name and current address. The new registrant may vote ONLY at a One-Stop Absentee Voting Site in the county of registration during One-Stop Absentee Voting period and not on Election Day. Acceptable forms of identification include:
I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity if you are not already registered. You can also vote there if you are already registered. This is a great way to beat the lines on November 2.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
Our NRA endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate will be coming to Smithfield. Senator Richard Burr will be at the Central Marketing Tobacco Warehouse, 1416 Wal-Pat Road on Friday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now and join me in turning out for this stalwart supporter of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
I look forward to seeing you there!
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Tip of the day: did you know that you can register and then vote all in one fell swoop? You can do it at one of the one-stop voting sites in your county. A list of the locations can be found at this link. The following information on how to do this comes from the NC Board of Elections web site.
A North Carolina resident who is qualified to register to vote may register In-Person and vote at a One-Stop Site in the person's county of residence during the One-Stop Absentee Voting period. The One-Stop Voting period extends from 19 to 3 days before Election Day. However, there is no voter registration during the One-Stop Voting period for a Second Primary. The process is sometimes referred to as “In-Person Registration,” but it is important to recognize that it not permitted on Election Day itself.
To use this process, a citizen must (1) go to a One-Stop Voting Site in the county of residence during the One Stop Absentee Voting period, (2) fill out a voter registration application, and (3) provide proof of residency by showing the elections official an appropriate form of identification with the citizen’s current name and current address. The new registrant may vote ONLY at a One-Stop Absentee Voting Site in the county of registration during One-Stop Absentee Voting period and not on Election Day. Acceptable forms of identification include:
- A North Carolina driver’s license with current address
- A utility bill with name and current address
- A telephone or mobile phone bill
- An electric or gas bill
- A cable television bill
- A water or sewage bill
- A document with name and current address from a local, state, or U.S. government agency, such as:
- A passport
- A government-issued photo ID
- U.S. military ID
- A license to hunt, fish, own a gun, etc.
- A property or other tax bill
- Automotive or vehicle registration
- Certified documentation of naturalization
- A public housing or Social Service Agency document
- A check, invoice, or letter from a government agency
- A birth certificate
- A student photo ID along with a document from the school showing the student’s name and current address
- A paycheck or paycheck stub from an employer or a W-2 statement
- A bank statement or bank-issued credit card statement.
I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity if you are not already registered. You can also vote there if you are already registered. This is a great way to beat the lines on November 2.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
Saturday, October 2, 2010
I Saw the Cost of Liberty Today
Dear Friends,
If you didn't make it to the Fayetteville Gun Show today, it will still be running tomorrow from 10:00-5:00. Stop by and get bumper stickers, buttons, campaign literature and even some of the NRA's newest yard signs - though supplies are limited. They have hundreds of tables and I can promise you one thing: mine is the only one that will give you something for nothing and won't ask for a donation! As you enter the door, look towards 10 o'clock for the American flag and that is where you will find me.
On a personal note, one thing made a huge impression on me today. I go down to Ft. Bragg every so often to the PX and Commissary and can't help but notice all of the license plates denoting that the owner has earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star or is a Disabled Veteran. As a disabled veteran myself I am kind of attuned to that sort of thing. But at the gun show I got to see and meet many of these young heroes behind the license plates. I was stunned at all the young men in wheelchairs, walking with prostheses, or with scars you won't see on the average college campus. You can't see that when you are just driving along the road. It really hit home the high price they are paying for our freedom - joining the ranks knowing full well what could happen to them as opposed to the Cold War Army that I enlisted in. And they do it anyway. Even now as I write this I have trouble keeping my emotions in check. I was overwhelmed with admiration, gratitude, empathy as well as sadness that what they do for all of us isn't properly acknowledged. Thanks guys - you are carrying the torch of freedom in the finest American tradition. Even if we are remiss now, history will right that wrong.
One way we can repay their sacrifice on the altar of freedom is to vote. These courageous young people don't offer excuses on the battlefield - they get out therr, face their fears and get the job done. In this day and age, there isn't one American citizen in North Carolina who is able to check a box that has an excuse for not voting. No excuses - just do it. Check your voter registration status. If you need to register, do it right now. You should view a sample ballot, make your selections and then vote - either absentee, during early voting (Oct. 14-30) or find your local precinct,and go to the polls on November 2. There - you have the tools, now exercise the freedoms these heroes have purchased for you at the cost of life, limb and blood shed on the battlefield.
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Tip of the day: the new and improved NRA Political Victory Fund website is now fully operational. Among other things, it has official NRA candidate grades and endorsements available for your consideration. If you are an NRA member, please visit this useful online tool prior to election day and join me in supporting these candidates.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
If you didn't make it to the Fayetteville Gun Show today, it will still be running tomorrow from 10:00-5:00. Stop by and get bumper stickers, buttons, campaign literature and even some of the NRA's newest yard signs - though supplies are limited. They have hundreds of tables and I can promise you one thing: mine is the only one that will give you something for nothing and won't ask for a donation! As you enter the door, look towards 10 o'clock for the American flag and that is where you will find me.
On a personal note, one thing made a huge impression on me today. I go down to Ft. Bragg every so often to the PX and Commissary and can't help but notice all of the license plates denoting that the owner has earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star or is a Disabled Veteran. As a disabled veteran myself I am kind of attuned to that sort of thing. But at the gun show I got to see and meet many of these young heroes behind the license plates. I was stunned at all the young men in wheelchairs, walking with prostheses, or with scars you won't see on the average college campus. You can't see that when you are just driving along the road. It really hit home the high price they are paying for our freedom - joining the ranks knowing full well what could happen to them as opposed to the Cold War Army that I enlisted in. And they do it anyway. Even now as I write this I have trouble keeping my emotions in check. I was overwhelmed with admiration, gratitude, empathy as well as sadness that what they do for all of us isn't properly acknowledged. Thanks guys - you are carrying the torch of freedom in the finest American tradition. Even if we are remiss now, history will right that wrong.
One way we can repay their sacrifice on the altar of freedom is to vote. These courageous young people don't offer excuses on the battlefield - they get out therr, face their fears and get the job done. In this day and age, there isn't one American citizen in North Carolina who is able to check a box that has an excuse for not voting. No excuses - just do it. Check your voter registration status. If you need to register, do it right now. You should view a sample ballot, make your selections and then vote - either absentee, during early voting (Oct. 14-30) or find your local precinct,and go to the polls on November 2. There - you have the tools, now exercise the freedoms these heroes have purchased for you at the cost of life, limb and blood shed on the battlefield.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tip of the day: the new and improved NRA Political Victory Fund website is now fully operational. Among other things, it has official NRA candidate grades and endorsements available for your consideration. If you are an NRA member, please visit this useful online tool prior to election day and join me in supporting these candidates.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Registering to Vote is Easy - Do It Now!
If you are not already registered to vote, it is too late to participate in the May 4 primary election. The good news is IT IS NOT TO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER!
The online registration form is just a click away. Take a minute to fill it out and mail it to your county board of elections. If you are not sure if you are registered, you can also check your voter registration status online. It is also important that you keep your registration current - another task that can be done easily online.
Isn't technology grand?
The online registration form is just a click away. Take a minute to fill it out and mail it to your county board of elections. If you are not sure if you are registered, you can also check your voter registration status online. It is also important that you keep your registration current - another task that can be done easily online.
Isn't technology grand?
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