NEWS

Early Voting begins October 15, 2026, and ends on October 31, 2026.

Voting locations are open from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31.  There is no early voting on Sundays.

You can vote at any of the five locations below:

Archer Lodge Community Building
14009 Buffalo Road
Archer Lodge, NC  27527

Benson American Legion
605 N Wall Street
Benson, NC  27504 

The Bridge Church
951 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway
Smithfield, NC 27577

Oakland Presbyterian Church
8927 Cleveland Road
Clayton, NC 27520

The Church at Clayton Crossings
11407 Clayton Boulevard
Clayton, NC 27520

We’re back! It’s been a busy summer, and the fall promises to be even busier.  As we prepare for the November 3 elections, all of our attention will be focused on everything we can do to get out the vote.

Republicans know that their policies are deeply unpopular, but instead of trying to earn your vote by creating policies that help our communities, they’re trying everything they can to keep us from voting.  They want to seize even more power, and they are willing to do anything to hold on.

We know we are not powerless.  We are organizing to defeat these efforts and ensure every eligible voter can cast their ballot and be counted. Here at Indivisible JoCo, we are collaborating with our partner organizations to inform all residents of their rights and provide access to all the information you need to get to the polls and vote. 

Keep looking for emails from us that will keep you informed of the specifics as we get closer to election day.

For now, even if you think you are registered, check your status here:

Board of Elections | Johnston County, North Carolina

Republicans are trying to purge voter rolls of inactive voters, or those whose registrations may have even a slight error.

The questions the candidates were asked this month were designed to probe their views on factions of their party and how closely they were aligned with them. We asked Brad Knott to give us his views on specific issues as they relate to the MAGA movement. 

We asked Paul Barringer to do the same regarding the Democratic Socialists. Below you will see our communications to them and how they responded.

TO PAUL BARRINGER:

It seems that a lot of people throw labels around to identify or confuse voters as to who candidates are or what they believe in.  This month I am writing to ask you specifically,  are you a Democratic Socialist?  Below are the published positions of this wing of the party and several DSA politicians are gaining ground around the country as they speak about these ideas.  Could you comment on these specific areas and what parts of the DSA agenda you support.

• Government Overhaul: Proposes drafting a new constitution to abolish the U.S. Senate, eliminate the Electoral College, replace the presidency and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary subordinate to a unicameral Congress, and establish a multi-party system. 

• Economic Democracy: Calls for public ownership of major corporations and essential industries, aggressive wealth taxes, and guaranteed rights to a 32-hour work week, universal childcare, health care (Medicare for All), and free higher education. 

• Social and Criminal Justice: Advocates for abolishing police departments and the prison system, ending mass incarceration, securing full bodily autonomy and LGBTQIA+ liberation, and enacting reparations and indigenous sovereignty.

• Foreign Policy & Immigration: Seeks to defund the military, close overseas bases, end economic sanctions/blockades, open borders with full citizenship paths for immigrants, and halt military aid to Israel.

PAUL BARRINGER’S RESPONSE

“I support our constitutional system, a strong national defense, responsible budgeting, affordable health care, and an economy that rewards work and entrepreneurship. Where government isn't working, I want to fix it - not tear it down.

My Positions

I believe our country needs meaningful reform, but I do not support dismantling our constitutional system.

Government Reform: I support making government more accountable and responsive through ethics reform, campaign finance improvements, and stronger congressional oversight. I do not support abolishing the Senate, eliminating the Electoral College through a new constitution, or subordinating the executive and judiciary to Congress.

Economy: I support an economy that rewards work, encourages entrepreneurship, and protects working families. I support affordable health care, lower costs for families, and targeted investments in education and childcare. I do not support government ownership of major industries or sweeping wealth taxes.

Public Safety and Justice: I believe every person deserves equal treatment under the law, and our criminal justice system should emphasize accountability, rehabilitation, and reducing unnecessary incarceration. I do not support abolishing police departments or prisons. Communities deserve both public safety and criminal justice reform.

Civil Rights: I support protecting the civil rights and dignity of every American and believe everyone should be treated with respect under the law. I also support protecting individual freedoms while respecting the Constitution and democratic institutions.

Foreign Policy and Immigration: I support maintaining a strong national defense, supporting our allies, and using diplomacy whenever possible. I believe we need secure borders together with an orderly, humane immigration system that includes legal pathways to citizenship and/or residency and sensible reforms. I do not support open borders or eliminating America's military.

I am running as a pragmatic Democrat focused on lowering costs, expanding access to health care, strengthening our economy, protecting constitutional government, and representing every community in our district—not advancing an ideological agenda from either extreme.”

TO BRAD KNOTT:

It seems that a lot of people throw labels around to identify or confuse voters as to who candidates are or what they believe in.  This month I am writing to ask you specifically, what is a MAGA voter, and are you a MAGA politician?   It appears that the President is implementing many of the positions below and yet his approval rating is stunningly low.  Could you comment on this disconnect and what parts of the MAGA agenda you support?  

• Border Security: Sealing the southern border and executing large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants.

• Economy and Trade: Imposing tariffs, boosting domestic manufacturing, lowering taxes, and achieving global energy dominance.

• Foreign Policy: Prioritizing national interests, gutting foreign aid, and avoiding foreign conflicts.

• Social and Cultural Issues: Restricting gender-transition procedures, limiting transgender participation in women's sports, and returning abortion regulations to individual states. 

BRAD KNOTT’S RESPONSE:

Brad Knott did not respond. 

If you’re ready to keep the momentum going, here are a few simple ways to plug in:

• Talk to a friend about the work we are doing.

• Share our announcements as they come out.

• Visit our Facebook page for more news and upcoming events.

• Support our work with a donation.

We understand that requests for donations are everywhere. Indivisible JoCo depends entirely on the generosity of supporters.  Our main focus for 2026 is the mid-terms elections on November 3, while continuing our efforts to serve the people of Johnston County.  

We are supporting the Democratic candidates selected in March and remain active in Indivisible National’s initiatives.  Your help is vital as we strive to protect democracy and uphold the rule of law for the people of Johnston County.