Community Conversations: Myths and Facts about the Voting Process

Join Bookmarks' Book with Purpose program and the Forsyth County Board of Elections for the first in a series of discussions about voting rights. This non-partisan conversation will focus on myths and facts about the voting process, as well as the role of poll workers at voting sites.

2024 is a big year for all of us and the communities we love because of the general, state, and local elections that have happened or will happen this year. Voting gives the right to have input into how communities thrive and grow. Voting allows every voice to be heard when decisions are being made about how much funding is available for local classrooms, how resources are shared, what infrastructure projects take priority, and how resources are divided within our communities. Every person and every vote matters.

This is a free event with registration requested.

To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact Bookmarks at [email protected] or (336) 747-1471 x1001. At least two weeks' notice will allow us to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.

About Book with Purpose

The Book with Purpose program is a summer initiative that exists to unite the Winston-Salem community in book discussions for all ages centered around one book or central topic. In 2024 the topic is Every Person, Every Vote. The summer will be filled with programs for all ages including talks, voter registration drives, and explorations about the history of voting rights through a variety of perspectives and mediums. Throughout the summer, Bookmarks will host a conversation series on various aspects of voting rights. The Book with Purpose webpage will share a curated list of non-partisan resources, as well as information on this year’s election information, and ways to get involved. At this year's Festival of Books and Authors, Dr. Carol Anderson, will deliver the closing keynote at Calvary Moravian Church at 5:30 pm. To learn more about Book with Purpose please visit Bookmarksnc.org/BookwithPurpose

About Forsyth County Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all elections held in Forsyth County. The Board administers local and state election laws. Principal functions include establishing election precincts and voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, preparing and distributing ballots and voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in elections, and investigating any voting irregularities. It maintains voter registration and participation records and provides public information on voters and elections. For more information about the Forsyth County Board of Elections please visit forsyth.cc/Elections/

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