In 2008, more people in North Carolina voted during the early voting period than on Election Day. “It was only because of early voting that we carried the state by 14,000 votes out of 4.3 million cast,” explains Ken Eudy, former executive director of NC Democratic Voters. As the polls open in North Carolina today, watch some of President Obama's supporters share the importance of voting early in the Tar Heel State—then find out everything you need to know to get ready to vote in your state.

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