Community Engagement Enhances Voter Education for Upcoming Elections
In the course of observing how voters are acquiring additional information on the upcoming elections, we should not hesitate to recognize how much community engagement is adding to the subjects of who’s eligible to vote and what’s on the ballot.
Organizations Spreading Critical Election Information
As noted in our previous article, more organizations are now accessing information and engaging in getting much-needed information on critical issues out into the community, as we do here each week.
The Power of One Forum: Project 2025 and Beyond
Last Sunday, The Power of One hosted another forum, with the intended discussion on Project 2025. However, the discussion became quite spirited, once again concerning other pertinent matters.
A Visual History of Voter Activism: Mr. Nias Harris’ Presentation
Mr. Nias Harris opened with a visual history of voter activism, featuring numerous illustrations and photographs of voter engagement, the violent response in the 1960s South to voter registration campaigns, and a poignant photo of the 16th Street Baptist Church, which was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan on September 15th, 1963, where four young girls lost their lives.
Community Quiz: Understanding the Upcoming Elections on November 5, 2024
We began with our Community Quiz, focusing on what type of election will occur on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. The election will include the General, Charter, Special, and Presidential Elections.
Finding Your Representatives and Voter Registration Information
To answer the question of where to find information on who represents you, we identified the Bexar County Elections website as a source for finding a voter’s State Senator, Representative, City Council representative, and precinct. The same site is used to verify if a voter is registered. We also noted that the Texas Secretary of State website is easier to navigate and can be found at: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/.
Voter Registration and Mobilization Efforts by Local Organizations
Attendance at the event included representatives of New Creation Church, Black Independent Voters Association, and MBIR (Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabah) San Antonio, with each organization actively involved in voter registration and mobilizing voter turnout.
Upcoming Voter Registration Event by MBIR San Antonio
MBIR will be conducting a voter registration event on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at 530 S.W.W. White Road.
Concerns Over Voter Fraud Allegations and Government Raids
Further discussion focused on the Attorney General’s office launching raids on the homes and offices of candidates and campaign workers amid allegations of voter fraud. LULAC has requested an investigation from the Department of Justice, which they consider voter intimidation.
Attorney General’s Actions Against Voter Registration Card Mailing
The Attorney General’s office has also filed suits against Bexar and Frio Counties to halt their plans to mail out voter registration cards.
Closer to Home: The Claude Black Center as a Voting Site is Undecided and D2 Councilman Gives NO Answers Why
Closer to home, the status of the Claude Black Center as an Early Voting site and a polling site remains undecided. Room 25, where voting previously took place, is reportedly “under construction” due to the expansion of the District 2 City Councilman’s office. There has been no clear explanation from the Councilman’s staff on the new location for voters despite the calls made to the office for explanation as to why this is being upended during election season as D2 Councilman expands his office.
Confirmed Polling Sites for the Upcoming Election
St. Philip’s College has been confirmed as an Early Voting site and a polling place for the elections. Additionally, the Beasley-Brown Community Center, located at 225 Swiss St, will serve as a polling site on Election Day.
Future sessions are being planned and that information will be shared with our readers.
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