2023 Election Education Series

Printable Schedule of Events (PDF)

You may join us either online or in-person for the Election Education Series seminars.  Note that this excludes the Election Expo, which is only offered in-person.

Online:  Zoom

In-Person:  Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

The recordings will be available on our YouTube channel after each session.

Schedule

Thur 3/30 Intro to Elections, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person
Wed 4/26 Voter Registration, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person
Thur 5/18 ELECTION EXPO, Open House from 1-3pm and 5:30-7:30pm, In-person only
Thur 6/15 Accessible Voting, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person
Wed 7/12 Absentee by Mail Voting, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person
Wed 8/16 Voting Equipment, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person
Thur 9/21 Prepare to Vote, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person
Thur 12/7 Certifying an Election, 5:30-6:30 pm, online and in-person

Event Details

Thur 3/30, Intro to Elections, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn about the different types of elections and who runs them

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• State and County Boards – Who are they and how are they appointed?
• Your Brunswick County Board of Elections staff
• Different types of Elections
• District lines
• Where you can find info
• Brunswick County specific elections information

Wed 4/26, Voter Registration, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn about registering to vote and keeping the rolls clean

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• How to register (online, in-person, by mail)
• How to update/make changes (electronically, in-person, by mail)
• How to check your registration
• What to do if you move in-state or out-of-state
• What to do with your voter registration card
• How we keep the voter rolls clean

Thur 5/18, ELECTION EXPO, 1:00-3:00 and 5:30-7:30

This is an open house. Drop in anytime during the sessions.

Meet the Board of Elections Team and become an informed voter

In-person only in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• Voter registration – get registered, learn how to make changes and understand how the voter rolls are updated
• Learn how to find your assigned voting precinct and what will be on the ballot this fall
• Request an absentee by mail ballot and learn how to complete the return envelope properly
• Familiarize yourself with the in-person voting process both at early voting and on Election Day including curbside voting
• Get hands on experience with the voting equipment including the accessible voting machine and ballot tabulator

Thur 6/15, Accessible Voting, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn about available options to voters with disabilities and voters who need/want assistance

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• Voter assistance – who can help you and how can they help you
• Curbside voting – what is it and who can use it
• Verity Touch Writer – voting equipment for visually impaired or those with dexterity issues
• One-stop early voting – what is it, when is it and who can vote early
• Absentee by mail – what is it and who can use it
• MAT (Multipartisan Assistance Team) – what it is and who benefits

Wed 7/12, Absentee by Mail, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn the process of Absentee by Mail

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• What is absentee by mail voting
• How to request a ballot
• Who can request a ballot
• How to complete the ballot return envelope
• How to return the completed ballot – additional required paperwork if returning in person
• How are the ballots processed at the board of elections

Wed 8/16, Voting Equipment, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn about the equipment used in Brunswick County

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• Introduction to the equipment
• What type of testing is done to ensure accuracy
• Security measures in place

Thur 9/21, Prepare to Vote, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn what steps you can take to ensure a smooth voting experience

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• Confirming registration
• Know your deadlines and important dates
• Same Day Registration
• Finding sample ballots
• Finding your assigned precinct
• Provisional ballots – what are they and why are they important
• Candidate/party promotion – what you can wear when voting, dealing with electioneers

Thur 12/7, Certifying an Election, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn about the process of certifying an election

Online via Zoom or in-person in the Commissioners’ Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia

• What is Canvass
• Voter History
• Provisional Ballots
• Sample Audit Count