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A Forum on Our Public Education
Please mark your calendars for:
A Forum on Our Public Education
3pm-5pm on Sunday, June 23, 2024
Burnsville Town Center
Beyond the Gavel: How Judicial Elections Impact Our Rights
Meet one of our Supreme Court justices and some of the candidates who will decide incredibly important cases in NC on Monday June 17! RSVP here
Yancey Democratic Convention 2024
The Yancey Dems convention is coming up on February 17! This will include the formal election of precinct officers, executive committee and delegates.
Time: 7 PM
Location: Senior Center in Burnsville.
2024 Primary Information
2024 Primary Information
Here are all the details you need for the upcoming March 2024 primary: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election
Absentee Voting Begins Friday January 19 for the 2024 Primary Election in NC
Raleigh, N.C. — On Friday, Jan. 19, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2024 primary election.
Voter ID Now Required
IDs are now required to vote in North Carolina. If you vote by mail, you MUST send a photocopy of your ID with your ballot. Please carefully read these instructions if you plan to vote by mail. https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-mail/detailed-instructions-vote-mail
Key Primary Dates 2024
Feb. 9, 2024: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).
Feb. 15, 2024: In-person early voting begins.
Feb. 27, 2024: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).
March 2, 2024: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
March 5, 2024: Primary Election Day.
March 5, 2024: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).
Democrat precinct meeting March 11 at Yancey Library
On Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. upstairs at the Yancey Library, all Yancey County Democrats are urged to come and help organize their precinct.
Feb 1 | Misinformation & Disinformation Training
Wednesday, February 1 at 6 pm, Yancey County Democrats invite you to join Cardinal & Pine for an important training on misinformation in North Carolina The training will last around 40 minutes with time for questions.
This training is particularly relevant because it will incorporate misinformation from the 2022 Midterm Elections that will help those who attend identify and develop strategies to deal with misinformation.
For any questions about this training please contact Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com
RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/yanceycountydemocrats/event/547317/?referring_vol=5001042&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER
Want to help organize your precinct? Help out this February!
We will be meeting for a workshop session to organize the precincts. We need your help to get organized!
This meeting is for anyone interested in helping to organize your precinct in Yancey County!
RSVP to info@yanceydemocrats.org.
November 8 Sample Ballot
Before you vote, make sure you’ve seen the sample ballot. Click Read More to open the page to download and print.
General Election November 8 Precinct voting locations:
General Election November 8 Precinct voting locations - click “read more” to see your location!
Early Voting Dates 2022
Thursday, Oct 20: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday, Oct 21: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Monday, Oct 24 - Friday, Oct 28: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Monday, Oct 31 - November 4: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, November 5: 8 AM - 3 PM
Location:
Yancey County Board of Elections
30 EAST US HWY 19E BY-PASS
SUITE 2
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714-7162
Support Johnny Riddle for Clerk of Superior Court
Johnny is asking for your support as he works to earn 4 more years in the Yancey County Clerk's office. He is a lifelong Yancey County resident and has been a dedicated public servant for the past 14 years. He works hard every day to serve all who enter the office. He looks forward to the opportunity to continue helping the citizens of Yancey County navigate the judicial system for years to come. Thank you for your support.
Yancey County Democrats Precinct Organization Meeting 2022
Who: All Yancey County Democrats
When: February 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Where: HYBRID MEETING - in person at Burnsville Town Center, or join online via zoom. You must sign up to receive the zoom link here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j0a2j2
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