A Few Often Asked Questions

October 8, 2010

When is the election?

Jay will appear on the ballot in the general election November 2.  Early voting begins October 14.  If you are not registered already, be sure to register before the deadline.  Make sure your friends and family are registered and turn out to vote for Jay for District Court Judge.  For more information, visit the website for NC State Board of Elections.  See information from the website regarding deadlines below.*

Who may vote for Jay?

All registered voters in Buncombe County.

How will Jay appear on the ballot?

Jay will appear as “John Jay Watson” under District Court Judge on the ballot.  He will appear by his opponent, Shirley Brown, and you must mark the ballot by “John Jay Watson” to cast your vote for Jay.  Selecting a Straight Party Ticket will not cast a vote for Jay or any of the judicial candidates.

Are you Democrat, Republican or Independent?

Judicial races are non-partisan.  Jay has talked with voters of all party affiliations and is pleased to find that he has support from Democrats, Republicans and Independents.  Voters of all affiliations have recognized and expressed appreciation for the experience and temperament which he will bring to the office and have offered their support and encouragement.

* Deadlines to Register to vote in North Carolina. The deadline to register to vote in NC is 25 days before the day of the election (October 8, 2010). Forms that are received by the county board of elections office or postmarked by the deadline are accepted as valid applications for the upcoming election. Also, agency and DMV voter registration transactions that are completed by the deadline are accepted as valid for the upcoming election. Applicants will be notified by the county board of elections of their precinct and polling place assignments.

Individuals who miss the registration deadline, if qualified, may register in person and then vote at a one-stop voting site in the person’s county of residence during the one-stop absentee voting period, which begins the third Thursday before an election and goes through the last Saturday before an election.

Thanks for your support and keep spreading the word – VOTE JAY FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE.

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