2024 PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Election Day: Tuesday, March 5th
Early Voting: February 15 – March 2

Click here to read “My Take on This Year’s Elections” and the importance of voting this election cycle.

Scroll down to see my marked sample ballot endorsements.

Resources and Information:

For complete information on how to register and vote on the same day; early voting locations and hours; where and when to vote on Election Day; a list of Election Day Precinct locations; and a full discussion of candidates on your March 5th ballot, use the navigation bar at the top or side of your page. All candidate discussions are presented in ballot order.

THE DISCLAIMER: What is Pam’s Picks?

“Pam’s Picks” is simply one person’s opinion about the 2024 Primary Election Ballot. I am a progressive Watauga resident and have long held interest in local politics and issues. I am an activist for voting rights and environmental and community issues and generally endorse the candidate who most reflects and espouses my progressive bent. Pam’s Picks endorsements may or may not reflect endorsements of a political party, but Pam’s Picks is independent of any political party.

What’s in Pam’s Picks?

General voting information (when, where, and how) and information on all candidates whose names will appear on your March 5th Watauga County Primary Election ballot. The “Candidate Discussion” is presented in the order candidates will appear on your ballot. I have researched candidate campaign platforms and records where available. Information for my candidate discussions comes from candidates’ responses to the “Pam’s Picks Questionnaire,” candidate voting records, press reports, and/or other sources. I have also supplied candidate web site references and/or Facebook links where available. I provide Party affiliation for all candidates, regardless of whether the race is partisan or non-partisan. I believe informed voters know the party affiliation of all candidates. For additional information, you can follow the provided links or contact candidates directly with your questions.

This is how I will cast my ballot:

Click here for a printable “Pam’s Picks” marked sample ballot for the March 5th primary elections (PDF file). You can print out the marked sample ballot and take it with you into your polling place or access “Pam’s Picks” on your phone inside the polling place.  You are NOT allowed to use your cell phone to take pictures of your ballot or selphies once inside the polling place.