EARLY VOTING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 20 – GET OUT & VOTE!
SAVE THE DATE: BRANCH BANQUET & FUNDRAISER, SEPT. 28
VA. 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DIST. CANDIDATES TOWN HALL - SEPTEMBER 16
ELECTION OF BRANCH OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 7
*It’s Official! Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance in 2024 Current Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee for President. If elected this November, Harris would become the first woman, first person of South Asian descent, and only the second Black person to ascend to the nation’s highest office. Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Harris and Walz will face former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party, who chose U.S. Senator JD Vance of Ohio to be his VP.
The stakes in the 2024 national elections could not be higher for the future of Black people and for democracy itself. So, please make sure you register to vote, encourage your family members, friends, and neighbors to do likewise, develop a voting plan, and either vote early or on Nov. 5, not only for President and Vice President, but also all U.S. House and one U.S. Senate in Virginia. *2024 Election: Virginia Early Voting Starts Sept. 20 Early Voting Begins September 20 Deadline to Register or Make Changes October 15 Deadline to Request a Ballot by Mail October 25 Two Saturdays for Early Voting Oct 25 & Nov 2 Early Voting Ends November 2 Election Day (Tuesday) November 5
If you are currently 17 years of age but will turn eighteen (18) on or before November 5, 2024, you will be able to register and vote in this year’s election, even if you are voting early.
The Spotsylvania County Early Voting site is located at 10300 Spotsylvania Ave., Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Sept. 20. Saturday Early Voting ends at 5 p.m.
For more information, to newly register, or to check your existing registration, visit the Virginia Department of Elections’ official website at www.elections.virginia.gov.
*It is Time to Elect Branch Officers Again! Every two (2) years all NAACP branches conduct an election to elect its officers and executive committee members. All officers’ positions are up for election. To be eligible to serve as an officer an individual must be in good standing and have been a paid member of the NAACP since May 1, 2024. The individual must sign a consent form and have signatures from three (3) members in good standing. Also, candidates must communicate with the nominating committee and be nominated in the October general meeting in order to be placed on the November ballot. For more information, contact Secretary Dina Vales at dvalesnaacp7117@gmail.com or
President Petway at 540.847.7637.
*Va. 7th Cong. Dist. Candidates to Hold Town Hall at Fredericksburg Conv. Ctr. Sept. 16 Derrick Anderson (R) and Eugene Vindman (D) will answer questions from the public from 7 to 9 p.m. to make their case why they should be elected to the seat. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
*SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 28 AT 5 PM
The branch will host its Annual Freedom Fund Dinner, Fashion Show, and Community Service Awards on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 5 p.m., at the River Club Church, 10835 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Tickets are $45 and the dress is semi-formal. Please contact Rev. Dr. Patricia Wormley at 540.842.6942 or Pres. Petway at 540.847.7637 to purchase your tickets.