The primaries are coming! The primaries are coming!
Voting is a Jewish act, as taught by Rabbi Yitzhak in the Talmud: “A ruler is not to be appointed unless the community is first consulted” (Babylonian Talmud Berachot 55a). Temple Beth El strives to be a 100% Voting Congregation, honoring this tradition by advocating for every voice to be heard.
Living and voting in North Carolina?
Key Dates and Voting Information
- In-Person Early Voting: February 15 – March 2 at 3:00pm. Click here to find an early-voting site.
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Tuesday, February 27. Request an absentee ballot.
- Primary Day: Tuesday, March 5.
Please note: You must vote at your assigned precinct!
Living and voting in South Carolina?
Key Dates and Voting Information
- The Democratic Primary was held on Saturday, February 3.
- The Republican Primary is on Saturday, February 24.Click here to view your ballot
Unfortunately, the deadline to register for the SC primary has passed – but there’s still plenty of time to register for the November election!
Want to be an educated voter?
Nonpartisan Candidate Forums
Once again, Temple Beth El is joining with the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and other partners to present nonpartisan candidate forums.
- Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30pm – Candidate’s Office: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Thursday, February 22 at 6:30pm – Candidate’s Office: US Congress, NC Senate, and House, and Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
- Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30pm – Candidate’s Office: NC Supreme Court, NC, Court of Appeals, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture, Insurance, and Labor
All forums will be held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216) and everyone is welcome. The forums will also be livestreamed.
Additionally, Hadassah Charlotte Metro will host Know Before You Go, a local government and voting education program featuring Mecklenburg County community leaders, on Sunday, February 25 at 12:00pm. The program will include:
- Leigh Altman, Mecklenburg County Commissioner-At-large
- Lisa Cline, CMS Board of Education District 5
- Tariq Bokhari, Charlotte City Council District 6
- Michael Dickerson, Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director
The forum will be held at Temple Israel (4901 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226). Please register here if you plan to attend.
Your Pre-Primary Day Checklist
Confirm your registration. Recent redistricting means some of your precincts may have changed. Or you can search for your district by address.
- Have you moved recently? Changed your name? You may need to update your information with the Board of Elections before you vote.
- Is there anyone in your life who might need a little extra assistance to vote? Please feel free to share this message with them and help others fulfill their civic duty!
- North Carolina Residents: Did you know anyone who will be 18 by November 5, 2024, can vote in the primary, even if they are not 18? Click here to register. Most voters can also register at their early voting location.
- Confirm that you have an acceptable form of ID, which must be presented to vote.North Carolina Residents | South Carolina Residents
