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Your Voice, Your Vote 2022: Have You Registered?

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As you may have noticed if you listen to the radio or watch local news, election season is upon us once again.

While national elections make a lot of noise, local election outcomes have the ability to impact folks’ day-to-day lives, so if one of your 2022 goals is to be more civically engaged, participating in local elections can be a good place to start.

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This Friday, April 22 is the deadline to get or update your voter registration in order to participate in primary elections.

Wait! Does this mean that you won’t be able to vote in future elections if you don’t register now? Nope. You can register and vote in future election, but it’s always good to get in your paperwork early.

Curious about how to register to vote in North Carolina and information about voter’s rights, your ballot, and more?

Keep reading!

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It’s Election Day!

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Happy Election Day 2020! 

Today is the last day to cast your vote! Join your Durham Tech community and cast your vote if you’re eligible and haven’t already! 

Durham Tech Early Voting pictures and Selfies, including some pens, thumbs up, and celebratory shoes. We voted!

In order to vote today, you’ll need to go to your assigned polling place and can vote until 7:30 p.m.– if you’re in line at 7:30 p.m., no matter how long the line may be, you can cast your ballot. Learn more from the NC State Board of Elections about what to expect when voting on Election Day, including links to download a sample ballot.

No ID is required. 

As a voter, you have rights! Here’s a concise list from Democracy NC about your Voter’s Bill of Rights. (Also available in Spanish.) Remember that voter intimidation is against both state and federal law. Report any instances of voter intimidation to the election official at your polling place 

If you’d like to drop off your Vote-by-Mail/Absentee Ballot in person, you can do so on Election Day at your county’s Board of Elections office by 5:00 p.m. All ballots sent through the mail must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 12. 

Unfortunately, if you have not registered to vote, you can no longer do so, but if you have registered and your name is not found at your polling place, you have the right to complete a provisional ballot. 

Out Loud in the Library: A Durham Tech Library Podcast

The second episode of the Durham Tech Library podcast, Out Loud in the Library is out today! Check out Episode 2: Action Plan with Angela Davis about Durham Tech’s Action Plan for Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity.

Your Vote, Your Voice: Early voting ends this week in NC

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Your vote, your voice. Be heard. Vote by November 3.

Need some info on your ballot, your rights, and other information about voting early (by Sat., Oct. 31) or on Election Day (Tues., Nov. 3) in NC?

Check out our first Library podcast episode: Out Loud in the Library– Early Voting with Erin Riney with your host Courtney Bippley

You can also check out the Library blog’s Informed Voter Resources post. 

Various "We Voted" pictures from Library staff

Hey, Durham Tech faculty, staff, and students! Have you already voted? Send me (Meredith Lewis– lewisma @ durhamtech . edu) your voting selfie and we’ll post a Durham Tech group “picture” on Election Day! 

Make 2020 Your Year of Civic Engagement: Informed Voter Resources

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If you’ve decided that you’re going to be a more informed voter, now is the time. Elections are coming up soon, and if you’re eligible to vote and want to learn more about your choices and the issues on your ballot and how to actually cast that vote, here are some resources that you might find useful.

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Make 2020 Your Year of Civic Engagement: National Voter Registration Day

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Today (Sept. 22) is National Voter Registration Day. Get #VoteReady

It’s National Voter Registration Day! Today we encourage everyone to check their voter registration to make sure it’s up-to-date or, if you haven’t already registered, fill out that voter registration form! 

Have you checked your NC voter registration yet? Registered in another state? Each state makes its own rules, so check out the different rules and regulations (including deadlines). 

If you’re a registered NC DMV customer, you can even register to vote online (new this year)! You can also print and mail your voter registration form (stop into the Durham Tech Main Campus Library for a form if you need a printed copy). 

The deadline to register to vote for North Carolina’s 2020 election is October 9. If you miss the registration deadline, you can still register to vote and cast a ballot using same-day voter registration at any early voting site in your county from October 15-31. (NOTE: Same-day registration is not available on Election Day, Nov. 3).

Do any of the following apply to you: 

Have you recently moved?

Each year, an estimated 30+ million Americans move. Whether you have moved across the country or down the street, be sure to update your voter registration today!

Have you recently turned 18?

If you have recently turned 18 or will turn 18 by election day, register to vote ahead of the November election! 

Have you recently legally changed your name?

Married? Divorced? Updated any of your names recently? Update your voter registration! 

Have you recently become a citizen?

Are you a new or recent American citizen? Don’t forget to confirm your voter registration status so you can celebrate your new citizenship by casting your American election ballot!

Do you have a felony conviction? Check to see if you’re eligible to vote through Restore Your Vote. 

Are you an overseas or military voter? Check out the resources available on Overseas Vote. 

Be aware of your voting rights before you head to your early voting or voting site– Democracy NC also has a one-page NC Voters’ Bill of Rights. 

Since voting-in-person may be impacted this year, you can also vote by mail with an absentee ballot. 

Civic engagement with the voting process may also look like working as a poll worker, especially needed since many poll workers are retired individuals who are currently more at-risk for COVID-19. Contact your local county election board for more information. 

Read: Learning More about Race in America

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So far, we’ve watched, listened, and learned more about civic engagement. If you’re looking for reading resources to help you learn about and engage in meaningful positive change related to race in America, the Durham Tech Library has curated a book list containing history, self-assessment, action and engagement advice, art, film, data science, travel, personal stories, and social science, just to name a few. 

Check it out! 

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR DURHAM TECH BOOK LIST

Make 2020 Your Year of Civic Engagement

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2020 is both a US Census and election year.

Many of us are thinking about how we can make a meaningful impact in our community. Participating in both the Census and local and national elections can help us make those impacts. 

Click through to learn a little more about the Census, voting (especially in NC), and a few books to check off your civic engagement category on the Read Great Things 2020 Challenge. 

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Listen: Learning More about Race in America

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Recent protests have reignited larger discussions of race, African American history, and the unfinished work in America towards equality. To learn more about this important conversation, the Library has collected some predominantly audio resources to help you continue to educate yourself.

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Watch: Learning More about Race in America

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Recent protests have reignited larger discussions of race, African American history, and the Civil Rights Movement. To learn more, Films on Demand has some great documentary resources that are free for Durham Tech faculty, staff, and students. 

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