The first amendment would expand the state's constitutional photo ID requirement to include people voting by mail, rather than just those voting in person. The second would lower the maximum allowable state income tax rate from 7% to 3.5%. The third amendment would require state lawmakers to establish limits on property tax increases by local governments.

The contests include who will lead the Sheriff's Office and who will represent them on the County Commission and Board of Education.

Carteret County saw strong early voting participation, with about 41% of registered voters casting ballots before Election Day.

There are competitive races in 3 county commission districts. There's also a contested judicial race.

Three seats on the Onslow County Board of Education are up for election. School board members oversee district policies, budgets and the superintendent, with decisions affecting students, teachers and military-connected families.

In the sheriff's race, Republican Eric Southerland faces Charles Weaver, a certified write-in candidate and longtime chief deputy with the Duplin County Sheriff's Office. There's also a write-in challenge for the District 2 seat on the County Board of Commissioners.

Voters will also decide whether to expand alcohol sales in Jones County, including allowing qualifying businesses to serve mixed drinks. People living in Pollocksville will see a separate referendum on alcohol sales within town limits.

Voters in the town of Grifton will also decide a referendum on mixed-beverage sales. Grifton extends into both Lenoir and Pitt counties.

Three candidates are competing for two at-large seats on the county commission. There are also two candidates seeking two at-large seats on the Pamlico County Board of Education.

In the state legislative races, Republican Buck Newton faces Democrat Jessica Rivera for Senate District 4, while Republican Chris Humphrey faces Democrat Don Hardy for House District 12.

In the sheriff's race, Democrat Corey Dixon faces Republican Scott Hammonds. There are also four candidates competing for seats on the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners.

In the state legislative races, Republican Edward Goodwin faces Democrat Miriam Rollin for House District 1, while Republican Norman Sanderson faces Democrat Roy Surrett for Senate District 2.

Voters will also choose members of the Soil and Water Conservation District Board, along with sanitary district boards serving Ocracoke, Swan Quarter and Engelhard.

In the race for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Don Davis faces Republican Laurie Buckhout and Libertarian Tom Bailey.

The proposed tax would add .25 cents to a $100 purchase subject to the tax.

There are two contested judicial races. Democrat Regina Rodgers Parker faces Republican Brian Pafford for a Superior Court judgeship, and Democrat Cole Phelps faces Republican Lloyd Williams for a District Court seat.

In the state legislative races, Democrat Kandie Smith faces Republican Henry Hostetler for Senate District 5. Democrat Patricia Smith faces Republican Brent Roberson for House District 23.

Nearly half of those surveyed — 47% — identified the economy and cost of living as their top concern.

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