Deltas partner with Democracy NC to host voter education forum
Linda Sutton of Democracy North Carolina, middle, is flanked by Elizabeth Newton, left, and Denise Adams of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. partnered with Democracy North Carolina to host a Voter Education Forum on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The forum was held at the Delta Arts Center in Winston Salem and hosted by the Chapter’s Political Awareness/Social Action Committee.
Linda Sutton, Special Voter Registration for Democracy North Carolina, led the forum. Sutton provided information on new N.C. voting laws that will take effect this year.
Beginning March 15, 2016 during the primary election, a photo I.D. will be required to vote. There are some exceptions including voters who swear they have a religious objection to being photographed and/or voters who use curbside voting because of their age or physical disability.
These voters may show a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with name and current address in lieu of a photo I.D.
However, if there are voters who do not have a photo I.D., they can vote via provisional ballot.
Voters should ask for the provisional ballot at the polls. These voters will need to provide their birthdate and the last four digits of their Social Security Number.
“With the primary election on March 15, we have a moral obligation to educate ourselves and our community on new voting laws that will affect all of us,” said Elizabeth Newton, President of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter.
The event was free and open to the public. Denise Adams is the chair of the Political Awareness/Social Action Committee. For more information regarding future education forums, contact Elizabeth Newton at 336-784-6508.
