New Bern election poll: Who do you think will become the city's next mayor, aldermen?
This year's New Bern municipal elections will bring change to who will sit and represent the residents on the board of aldermen. It may also have some historical significance as the term for those who are elected will last for roughly three and a half years.
On May 17, residents within the city's six wards will vote for who they want to represent their district, along with who they want to represent the city as its new mayor.
Of the seven city races, four are contested with two or more candidates running. Races for Ward 3, Ward 4, and Ward 5 are uncontested.
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Aldermen Bobby Aster, Johnny Ray Kinsey, and Barbara Best will be the only names on the ballot for residents in those wards. There is a write-in option if voters want to vote for someone who hasn't declared.
During the current election cycle, residents have been able to attend candidate forums, read candidate profiles, and collect information about who they will vote for next week.
With seven days to go before voters head to the polls, the Sun Journal is polling the public's response on who they think will win New Bern's mayoral and aldermen races.
Responses are anonymous.
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Early voting in Craven County began on April 28 and ends on May 14.
Voters are able to register Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Locations for early voting are open May 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Below are the four locations for early voting.
Craven County Board of Elections, 406 Craven St.
Cove City FD, 425 S Main St.
Vanceboro FD, 375 NC Hwy 43.
Havelock New Beginnings Ministry of Faith, 30 Park Lane.
Residents who are not registered in Craven County may register at one-stop (early voting) sites during the early voting period. Once registration is completed, that person can immediately vote but only at that same one-stop site.
Same-day registrants must attest to their eligibility and provide proof that they lived in the county before April 17. The list of acceptable proof of residency documents is as follows:
North Carolina driver's license
Other photo identification issued by a government agency. Any government-issued photo ID is acceptable, so long as the card bears the voter’s current name and current address.
A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing the voter’s name and address.
A current college/university photo identification card paired with proof of campus habitation.
Visit the Craven County Board of Elections website for more details.
Reporter Trevor Dunnell can be reached by email at tdunnell@newbernsj.com. Please consider supporting local journalism by signing up for a digital subscription.
This article originally appeared on Sun Journal: New Bern election survey: Who do you think will win?
