2024 North Carolina Primary is Tuesday, March 5th
The 2024 primary election, including the presidential preference primary, is Tuesday, March 5, 2024. During this election, voters choose which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot. The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Dates and Deadlines
Here are voter dates and deadlines for the 2024 primary election in North Carolina:
Find important dates for the 2024 general election on our web calendar: Voter Dates & Deadlines.
*Voter registration and absentee voting deadlines are different for military and overseas citizen voters.
Important Tips for Voters
• Need to register or update your registration? See How to Register or Updating Registration.
• Check your registration: Voters can check to make sure their registration information is accurate and up to date using the Voter Search tool. There, you can also find your polling place, absentee ballot information, and more.
• Find your sample ballot: All eligible, registered voters will find their sample ballot(s) in the “Your Sample Ballot” section of their Voter Search profile when they become available. For even-year elections, sample ballots are typically available 50 days before Election Day.
• Don’t forget your photo ID: North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo ID when they check in to vote. Learn more: Voter ID.
• Three ways to vote: Follow the links below to learn about the voting methods available to voters.
1. Vote Early in Person
2. Vote in Person on Election Day
3. Vote By Mail
Source: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election
Check out our NASW-NC's Election Page HERE.
February is Black History Month
Governor Cooper has proclaimed February as Black History Month in North Carolina. This month, we honor and celebrate the many ways in which the contributions of Black North Carolinians have shaped our state.
You can read Governor Cooper's Black History Month 2024 Proclamation Here.
On Wednesday, February 21st, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American educators for their dedication to the students and families of North Carolina and their contributions to the state. Governor Cooper and the NC African American Heritage Commission hosted prominent Black educators and community members at the Executive Mansion.
“North Carolina is a stronger state thanks to the tireless work of our Black educators and I am grateful for the ways each of them have stepped up over the course of their careers to help our students and communities,” said Governor Cooper. “When we have diverse teachers in our classrooms, all of our students benefit.”
Source: governor.nc.gov
Upcoming Live Webinars:
Join NASW-NC, Equality NC and NCSSWA to discuss the impacts of Senate Bill 49 "Parents' Bill of Rights" and how the new law is impacting school social workers' ability to support North Carolina students.
This session will include an update from Equality NC and will open the space for school social workers to talk about how SB49 has impacted their ability support students including LGBTQ+ students and the ability to conduct suicide and threat assessments.
Please know that your individual registration answers will not be shared outside of NASW-NC. This event will not be recorded to ensure a space for school social workers to share information.
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 6:30PM: Register here: https://www.naswnc.org/event/2024SchoolSocialWork
Read More about Senate Bill 49 here: NC School board takes stand against Parents' Bill of Rights to protect LGBTQ students
Join the NASW International Committee and social workers from around the world for a webinar on Wednesday, February 28 at 1PM EST to highlight conflict resolution and rebuilding strategies and social work wisdom and practices. The aim is to help social workers in Canada and the USA continue playing a critical role in conflict resolution and rebuilding by understanding the root causes of conflict, building relationships and trust, adopting a strengths-based approach, collaborating with other professionals, and advocating for social justice. Register here.
Join the NASW-NC Legislative Committee for a virtual Social Work Month Kickoff Event on Wednesday, March 6th from 12:00PM-1:00PM. This presentation will feature members of the NASW-NC Legislative Committee presenting on how social workers can be advocates at the local, state, and federal levels. Advocacy and policy are in our NASW Code of Ethics! The event is free for all to attend! Details and the zoom link will be sent to registrants before the event.
Please join NASW-NC on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 12PM-1:30PM for an engaging virtual lunch and learn webinar. Explore the ethical responsibility outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics, emphasizing the importance of practicing within one’s areas of competence and continuously enhancing professional expertise.
This webinar aims to support providers in developing a foundational understanding of Islam and its practices. Gain insights into fostering cultural sensitivity and humility when serving Muslim clients, with a focus on accommodating faith-based needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from Muslim Social Workers and enhance your cultural competence in the social work profession.
Zoom link will be emailed out to registrants the day before the meeting.
If you don't think you have received the Zoom link, please check your Spam folder. If not in your Spam, please email Lauren Zingraff at advocacy.naswnc@socialworkers.org for assistance BEFORE the webinar begins.
Ideas presented by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and policies of NASW-NC.
Leandro v The State of North Carolina
Thursday marked a crucial event in the ongoing legal proceedings of the Leandro v. North Carolina case, a lawsuit centered on the state’s constitutional obligation to provide a “sound basic education” to all North Carolina students. Governor Roy Cooper, in his statement on February 22, 2024, expressed concerns about the current composition of the court, referring to it as a “Partisian Republican Supreme Court.” He urged the courts to uphold bipartisan precedent and prioritize the well-being of students over political considerations.
Yesterday’s hearing drew the attention of hundreds of advocates who rallied near the NC Supreme court building. Republican lawmakers are actively seeking reconsideration by the court. The current court has undergone a majority shift from Democrats to GOP control. The court did not provide an immediate ruling, and March 22 has been designated as the next opinion date. The outcome of the case holds substantial implications for education funding and policy in North Carolina. As the case unfolds, we will see the state’s commitment to delivering quality education to its public school students. (submitted: Huma Hassan, MSW Intern)
You can read "The Facts on Leandro" summary provided by Public Schools First NC by clicking HERE.
The 2024 Short Session begins on April 24, 2024. NASW-NC’s main legislative priority will be to get Senate Bill 718 -Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact passed during the 2024 short session. The Social Work Compact creation was initiated by the Department of Defense to promote licensure portability for military spouses. Many Republican lawmakers, who have the supermajority in both the NC House and Senate, support military populations. The bill’s primary sponsor is Senator Joyce Krawiec, who has announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2024 session. The compact does have bi-partisan support in the NC Senate and was referred to the committee on Rules and Operations on April 10, 2023. It was not subjected to crossover as it was not tied to appropriations. The Social Work Compact will go into effect when at least seven different states pass it. You can see more about the states that have introduced the compact here. NASW-NC has already been speaking with lawmakers about supporting and passing SB 718 when the short session begins. Be sure to watch for updates in upcoming Advocacy Alerts.
Thank you to the members of NASW-NC for supporting the advocacy work we do. We would not be able to advocate for the social work profession or social justice issues in North Carolina without a robust and engaged NASW membership. If you are a social worker and not a member, we ask that you join NASW today. Our voice is louder with your membership.
Learn more about NASW-NC membership here.
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