NAACP to host voting rally service, Sunday
As early voting begins, the Davidson County Chapter of the NAACP will host a special service to encourage citizens to vote in the 2023 elections. The service will take place on Sunday, October 22nd at 2 pm at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 100 E 1st Street, Lexington NC. The event is free and open to the general public.
Several candidates will speak during the rally, according to Reverend Alan Suber, Vice President of NAACP. St. Stephen, a 155-year-old congregation, has a long history of working with the NAACP and voting rights.
Suber called the event “non-partisan” with a focus on the importance of driving voter turnout. “This election will determine whether the city continues to move forward in a positive way, or regress backwards,” Suber said. “Therefore, this event is important to ensure that everyone, particularly minority communities, understand the importance of voting in this election and know what’s needed in order for them to vote at the polls.”
Suber, along with President Charles Clark, points to decreased voter turnout in non-presidential election years.
“The NAACP has always advocated for citizens to get out and vote in every election, especially our African American citizens. We’ve always been a resource for citizens to understand the voting process and the duties & responsibilities of the political offices that are on the ballot for election,” Suber said. “Therefore, this event though may be its first, or one of few; however, it’s a continuation of what we’ve always done as a community service advocacy group.”
Davidson Local was unable to confirm an official list of speakers.
The early voting period for the municipal elections in Lexington, Thomasville, Midway, Denton and Wallburg began Oct 19th. The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 7.
To vote early, there are two locations where you can do so:
Davidson County Board of Elections - 945 N. Main St. Suite A Lexington, NC 27292
Thomasville Library - 14 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC 27360
October 19, 2023 - One-Stop Early Voting begins for November 7, 2023 Municipal Election
October 31, 2023 - Absentee Ballot Request Deadline for November 7, 2023 Municipal Election
November 4, 2023 - One-Stop Early Voting Ends for November 7, 2023 Municipal Election
November 7, 2023 - Municipal Election Day for:
City of High Point
City of Lexington
City of Thomasville
Town of Midway
Town of Wallburg
Town of Denton
