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10 <br /> Tracy Reams said of those 108, there were 15 people who had a driver's license on <br /> file. She said 24 of these 108 were over the age of 22. She said it was assumed that the <br /> majority of them were students, due to the voting location, and did not have a North Carolina <br /> driver's license. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if there was a way to follow up with these voters to <br /> provide information for next time. <br /> Tracy Reams said there is no follow up because this information was distributed at the <br /> precincts. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the voters were informed at the time that their votes <br /> would not count. <br /> Tracy Reams said no, but voters are informed that if an ID is not presented, their ballots <br /> would not be counted. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if information about obtaining an ID is provided. <br /> Tracy Reams said yes. <br /> Commissioner Rich wondered if these voters know that identification will be needed for <br /> the general election. She asked if one can go on line to see if one's provisional ballot was <br /> counted. <br /> Tracy Reams said yes. <br /> Commissioner Rich referred to page 2 of the report, where it discusses the removal of <br /> 2,199 registrants from voter rolls. She asked if an example of why one may be removed from <br /> these rolls could be provided. <br /> Tracy Reams said because of death, moving outside of the County, convicted of a <br /> felony, or one asking to be removed. She said if one has not voted in two federal elections, an <br /> eight year cycle, one is made inactive. <br /> Commissioner Rich is asked if this information is on the website. <br /> Tracy Reams said she is not sure if the list maintenance information is on the BOE <br /> website, but if not, it will be added. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if it is possible that voters will be able to vote on cell <br /> phones. <br /> Tracy Reams said there is a restriction in the North Carolina Administrative Code, and <br /> that has been in the code for decades. She said one may not take a picture of one's ballot. <br /> She said that is why electronic devices cannot be in the polling stations and signage to this <br /> effect will be present for the general election. <br /> Commissioner Price said she was at the Gravelly Hill precinct and commended the <br /> BOE staff for handling the day very well. <br /> Commissioner Rich thanked Tracy Reams and her staff for their hard work and <br /> helpfulness to the voters. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the rolls are ever purged. <br /> Tracy Reams said this is normally done every odd numbered year. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said it looked like there had been a decrease in voters since <br /> 2012 and asked if there was a reason why this may happen. <br /> Tracy Reams said there has been an increase in registrations during presidential <br /> election years. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the cost for the extra congressional primary is known. <br /> Tracy Reams said it is being estimated at $76,000. She said the BOE approved the <br /> Seymour Center being open extended hours. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he was glad to hear that the County was helpful in getting <br /> re-entry residents to vote. <br /> Chair McKee asked if there could be clarification given regarding the voting rights of <br /> convicted felons. <br />