All the dates were set and there was no confusion until a court decision last week that reinstates same-day registration and voting. “We are concerned that changes so close to the election may contribute to voter confusion,” said Executive Director Kim Westbrook Strach of the State Board of Elections. The State Election Director explained that more than 4 million voter guides have gone to the public with information contrary to the court's decision. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is expected soon. Here in Wilkes, voters have already been informed of dates concerning voting and registration which is still posted on the Wilkes County website. Important dates preceding the November 4 General Election include: Voter registration closes this Friday, October 10, 2014, so to be sure, register to vote by Friday of this week. Residents who wish to register in Wilkes County for the first time, or voters who wish to change their name, address or party affiliation must do so before 5:00 p.m. Friday. Registration forms are available at the Wilkes County Board of Elections office, at the Public Library on 10th Street in North Wilkesboro, and online at www.wilkescounty.net under the elections tab. Also Early Voting begins October 23, the last day to submit an absentee ballot request is October 28th, and Early Voting ends November 1. Again the General Election is set for November 4th.