CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Election season is here, which means lots of mail and text messages from candidates of any political party.
One viewer said they got a text message stating they were not registered to vote despite knowing they were registered.
THE QUESTION:
Will Mecklenburg County send you a text message asking you to register to vote?
THE ANSWER:
No, Mecklenburg County will not send you any text messages or mail asking you to register to vote.
OUR SOURCE:
WHAT WE FOUND:
Dickerson said when it comes to text messages and mail, asking you to register will not come from the county.
"None of that comes from me," Dickerson said. "I will not send you a text or a piece of mail that says, 'Please register.' That is left to you."
Dickerson said these text messages, emails, and mail are usually from political parties or other organizations hoping to get people to register.
"A lot of people out there are encouraging everyone to register and vote," Dickerson said.
Dickerson urged potential voters to register only with dependable sources such as the board of elections for the county or state.
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