Voting, Voter and Engagement Resources
Though we hope this page will provide valuable information and resources to help you be ready to vote and engage in helping others to be ready, too, there is no better source of voting and voter information than the NC State Board of Elections.
Find your county Board of Elections
KEY DATES
GENERAL ELECTION (NOVEMBER 5, 2024)
From the NC State Board of Elections: Here are voter dates and deadlines for the 2024 general election:
- Sept. 6, 2024: County boards of elections begin mailing absentee ballots to eligible voters who submitted an absentee ballot request form.
- Oct. 11, 2024: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).*
- Oct. 17, 2024: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available. | Find your early voting site
- Oct. 29, 2024: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).*
- Nov. 2, 2024: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
- Nov. 5, 2024: General Election Day.
- Nov. 5, 2024: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).*
NC VOTER ID LAWS
As of 2023, a valid photo ID is required to vote in the state of North Carolina. While the NC State Board of Elections is, again, the best source of information, we have compiled some of the fast-facts you need to know.
RESOURCES FOR NAVIGATING THE ELECTION SEASON
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
*These resources were recommended by church leaders across the diocese to help each of us engage in civil discourse on any topic on which there are divided opinions.
- BOOK: I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, by Mónica Guzmán
- ARTICLE: "Are Political Disagreements Stressing You Out? Here are Tips to Bridge the Divide" (NPR)
- ORGANIZATION: Braver Angels of NC, "a group of Red, Blue, and Independent North Carolinians working together to depolarize America."
- CURRICULUM: Make Me An Instrument of Peace - A Guide to Civil Discourse (ChurchNext)
LITURGICAL RESOURCES
- From Many, One: Prayers for an Election (Diocese of Missouri)
- Prayers for an Election Season (Sojourners)
- "Novena for an Election," Forward Movement
- Prayer Services:
- Nov. 5: The Episcopal Church, 8-10 p.m. Bishop Sean Rowe will offer an opening reflection and prayer. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace, the nation, and all people and countries. Register to join on Zoom, or watch the livestream.
- Nov. 5: Washington Cathedral, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Continuous vigil for prayer and reflection; see link for schedule and livestream information.
FAITH & POLITICS
- ARTICLE: "Discipleship and Democracy," by Bishop Sam Rodman (Disciple, Summer 2024)
- PODCAST: "The Politics of Religion and Voting Your Faith," (Due South/NPR, the Rev. Jennifer Copeland, NC Council of Churches featured)
- READ/WATCH: Election message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
STEMMING THE TIDE OF MISINFORMATION
- INFOGRAPHIC: Three Questions to Ask Before Sharing Information, The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations
- SOURCE: National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) - #TrustedInfo2024
ABOUT THE ISSUES
*These resources are intended to help identify and clarify The Episcopal Church's (and the Diocese of North Carolina's) position on several key election issues.
WHITE CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM
- The Crisis of Christian Nationalism in the 21st Century: A Report from the House of Bishops Theology Committee | Study Guide
- ONE LEADER UNDER GOD: The Connection Between Authoritarianism and Christian Nationalism in America (Findings from the 2024 Religion and Authoritarianism Survey)
- The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Action by the Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
The Episcopal Church:
- Summary of General Convention Resolutions
- Presiding Bishop Curry’s response to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Diocese of North Carolina:
IMMIGRATION
- The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations: Migration, Refugees & Immigration
- Diocese of North Carolina: Immigration
CREATION CARE/ENVIRONMENT
The Episcopal Church
- Creation Care Ministry | Scripture related to Care of Creation | House of Bishops Statement (2022)
- Office of Government Relations: Creation Care
Diocese of North Carolina
ELECTION ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES
There are faith-based voter and voting engagement resources available to help you engage with your congregations and communities.
From the Diocese of North Carolina
- The Church's Role in Getting Out the Vote (Disciple, Summer 2022)
- A Call to Election Engagement (2022)
From The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations:
- Vote Faithfully Election Engagement
- Civil Discourse Training
- Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News: Why Do We Care?
From the NC Council of Churches:
From The Episcopal Church Racial Justice & Reconciliation Ministries
Additional Resources
- Bolder Advocacy: Alliance for Justice
- Election Checklist for 501(c)(3) Public Charities (from Bolder Advocacy)
