WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement after the Senate voted 51-50, to confirm Betsy DeVos of Michigan as the United States Secretary of Education: “Among a historically unqualified cabinet, Betsy DeVos was the least qualified nominee. Not only does DeVos have no experience working in the public school system, neither she nor her children had ever even attended a public school. Yet, today, Senate Republicans confirmed Ms. DeVos to head the U.S. Department …
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Election 2016 Political Ads
This year, I collected all the political ads that were in my mailbox. I live in North Carolina, and am registered Independent. Check out my analysis of the numerous flyers in my mailbox this election season. First up is an complete picture of all of the ads. Lets get into some more detail.
Early Voting Begins Thursday!
Believe it or not, we are in the last few weeks of the campaign. Early voting starts tomorrow, October 20th. Information about early voting can be found at the N.C. Board of Elections. For information on early voting locations in your area, please visit here.
Vance County Public Schools November 8, 2016 Changed to Mandatory Teacher Workday, No School for Students
The Vance County Board of Education during its meeting Monday night approved the rescheduling of Tuesday, November 8, 2016, which is National Election Day, to a mandatory teacher workday with no school for students. It was originally scheduled as a regular school day. Five of our schools, New Hope, L.B. Yancey, E.O. Young, Henderson Middle and Northern Vance High, are used as voting sites. It was the opinion of the board and school system administrators that with the expected large …
Vance County Democratic Party Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 28, 2016 3:00 PM at the Vance County Democratic Headquarters 203 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NCDr. Lee Cooley, of the North Carolina State Board of Elections where she serves as the Voter Outreach Specialist to Minorities for the State of North Carolina, will speak on voting rights Wednesday, September 7, 2016 6:30 PM at the Vance County Democratic Headquarters 203 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NCGrand Opening of The Vance County Democratic HeadquartersLight refreshments will be served Sunday, September 18, 2016 …
Vance County Democratic Party Convention April 30th, 2016
The Vance County Democratic Party will hold their yearly convention on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9:00-10:30 AM at the Vance County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 122 Young Street in Henderson. All Vance County Democrats are encouraged to attend.
Vance County Democratic Party Voter ID Forum January 16th, 2016
Vance County Democrats will host a voter education forum on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Vance County Commissioners Meeting Room 122 Young Street Henderson, NC. The public is invited to attend this informational forum addressing changes to voter identification requirements. Special guest speaker Dr. Lee Cooley will make the presentation. Reverend Dr. Lee Cooley, a Raleigh native, works for the North Carolina State Board of Elections where she serves as the Voter Outreach Specialist to Minorities for the State of …
Henderson Area Candidates Forum Sunday, September 20th, 2015
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, The Daily Dispatch and WIZS 1450-AM will hold a Candidates Forum for candidates in the upcoming Municipal Election for the City of Henderson. The Forum will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Vance County Commissioners’ Meeting Room on Young Street (in the former courthouse). The public is invited to attend the forum and will be given the chance to submit questions to the panel on the day of the forum. It will also be broadcast live …
Vance County Democratic Party Annual County Convention on April 11, 2015
The Vance County Democratic Party will hold its annual County Convention on April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be in the County Commissioner’s Meeting room in the County Building on 122 Young Street in Henderson, NC. New officers for 2015-2017 will be elected. State Senator Angela Bryant will be visiting. All registered Democrats will be welcomed.
Vance County Unofficial Election Results 2014
Thanks to Michael Bobbit for providing the 2014 Vance County Unofficial Election Results. Click the link below to download. Vance County UNOFFICAL Election Results 2014
One Stop Early Voting Information
*Same day registrations are no longer allowed during the One-Stop Voting period. VANCE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Henry A. Dennis Building 300 South Garnett Street Henderson, NC 27536 252-492-3730 Board of Elections – 300 S. Garnett Street Thursday, October 23, 2014 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday, October 24, 2014 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, October 25, 2014 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2014 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday, …
US House of Representatives Candidate Brenda Cleary hosting public forum.
Brenda Cleary, Democratic Candidate for the US House of Representatives in NC District 13, invites the citizens of Franklin and neighboring counties to a town hall public forum. The forum will be held at the Youngsville branch of the Franklin County Library from 3-5 PM on Saturday, October 11th. Hope to see you there. Brenda wants to hear from you and answer your questions. http://www.clearyforcongress.com/countingoncleary/
Vance County Democrats Meeting Thursday September 18, 2014
The Vance County Democrats will hold a monthly meeting at the H. Perry Library at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Issues concerning the upcoming election. Preparation for defending the right to vote when challenged, To hear from Brenda Cleary one of the candidates for Congress that some of our precincts will vote for. Call sheets and election material is anticipated. All Democrats are welcomed.
Vance County Democrats Precinct meetings Saturday, March 8th, 2014
On Saturday, March 8th at the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Vance County Courthouse the Vance County Democrats will hold their Precinct meetings. These will begin at 9:30 a.m. Following the Precinct meetings the County Convention will be held. The Precinct meetings will be followed immediately by the County Convention in the same place and same day. Precinct meetings elect delegates to the County Convention. County Convention elects delegates to the District and State Convention. 2014 is a very …
Pages Needed for District 4, Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson Counties
The office of Sen. Angela R. Bryant is currently seeking Page applicants for the 2014 Short Session. The House Page Office will begin accepting applications in early February, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Senator can only select four (4) Pages for the Short Session. We regret that only one page per county in the district will be selected if we have interested applicants from every county, and only four of our five counties in Senate District 4 will be …
Two Vance County Legislative Events
Health Care, Voting Changes, Social Services (NC FAST, NC TRACKS), Education, Jobs, Guns/Public Safety and Your Concerns…… 1.Vance Community Legislative Forum Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 5:30-7:30pm H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library 205 Breckenridge Street Henderson, NC 27536 2.Vance Legislative Roundtable for Pastors and Faith Leaders Sat. Oct. 26, 2013 9:30am –11:30am St. James Baptist Church 3005 Oxford Road Henderson, NC 27536
City Council Candidates Forum Set For September 22nd
Leaders of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, radio station WIZS-1450 AM and The Dispatch have announced a Henderson City Council candidate’s forum. The candidates will appear before the public on a live radio broadcast at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22. The forum will be held in the county commissioners’ room at the Vance County Administrative Building, 122 Young Street, in Henderson. A preliminary survey of all eight candidates for the four council seats indicates 100 percent …
Vance County Democrats hold Precinct Meetings March 9th
The Vance County Democrats will hold their Precinct meetings all together. All precincts will meet in the Vance County Commissioners meeting room on March 9th at 10:00 a.m. They will have a joint opening and then break into separate precincts. Any and all registered Democrats are invited to come to be a part of these precinct meetings. The meeting will be over by 12:00.
Congressman Butterfield Elected to 5th Term in Congress
WILSON, NC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01) tonight won his 5th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The eastern North Carolina native represents the First Congressional District, which now includes parts of Durham and Franklin Counties. “I am grateful to the citizens of eastern North Carolina for giving me the honor to once again represent them in the United States Congress,” Butterfield said. “Middle-class families across North Carolina need a fighter in their corner who will defend their …
North Carolina Voting Locations
Be prepared for voting tomorrow, click here to find your local voting location http://www.ncsbe.gov/PrecinctFinder.aspx