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We've got 2020 Candidates!

One Stop Early Voting Schedule is out.

Mark Walker was redistricted out of his seat.

A Federal Court injunction has halted the 2020 Voter ID Requirement for at least the Primary.

RCC is moving forward with Work Force Development Center plans.
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Duke Energy settled out of court to clean up 80 million more tons of coal ash in NC.

​Democrats promise to invest in our teachers, to keep our kids safe, and to protect the health of NC families.
We're fighting for the future of our state. ​

On Tuesday, December 17th, the RC Board of Elections made a unanimous decision on the 

2020 Primary - One Stop Early Voting Schedule 

Starting on February 13, 2020 The Board of Elections Office in Wentworth will be open weekdays from 8am to 5pm
and open on Saturday, February 29th from 8am to 3pm.
Remote Site Voting (Eden, Reidsville, Madison/Mayodan) will also start on February 13th from 8am to 7:30pm
and open on Saturday, February 29th from 8am to 3pm. 

RC BoE Meetings are now held upstairs in the  Governmental Center at 351 Hwy 65, Reidsville NC (Wentworth) in the Commissioners' Chambers on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3pm, unless otherwise announced.
Live Stream coverage and video recordings available at RockinghamUpdate

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2020 Congressional Map Accepted

Yes, it's still gerrymandered, but as with the court ordered redrawing of legislative maps, the courts have opted to accept some improvement on the Congressional Map in order to avoid disruption of the electoral process, even though Republicans failed the court directive to draw fair districts.
So, Rockingham County will now become part of District 10, which also includes the counties of Stokes, Surry, Yadkin, Iredell, Catawba, Lincoln, and the rural parts of Forsyth. 

David Parker, of Mooresville NC, is our Democratic Candidate.
COAL ASH CLEAN UP
On December 31st, Duke Energy signed a settlement agreement to clean up 80 million more tons of coal ash from six more NC sites, including Belews Creek and Mayo locations. The coal ash is to be removed from unlined pits and either used in the production of concrete, or moved to state of the art, lined and covered basins; to be completed by 2034.
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Federal Court Halts 2020 Primary Voter ID Requirement

On December 26, 2019 a Federal Court issued an injunction against the implementation of North Carolina's Voter ID Law, that will likely block the requirement to show a state approved Photo ID in order to cast a ballot in the 2020 Primary Election this coming March.

Appeals are anticipated, which may or may not allow the conclusion of the suit filed by the NC NAACP before the 2020 General Election in November.

In the meantime, the Rockingham County Board of Elections will continue to issue "free" Photo IDs to all who request them, at their office on Cherokee Camp Road in Reidsville (Wentworth) NC, until further notice.

If you do not possess an approved NC Voter ID, RCDP strongly suggests acquiring a Board of Elections issued Photo ID, to 
ensure you are prepared to cast a ballot in March and November, regardless of the ongoing trial. Voter suppression only works if we allow it to. Being prepared is our best defense of democracy through our Constitutionally guaranteed right to representation via the ballot box. If you, or someone you know, does not have an approved ID or the transportation to get            a free ID, call 336-501-4755 to make an appointment for a ride to the Board of Elections. Better safe than sorry.
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       Without a donkey in the race, Dems can't win.

       Look who stepped up to give us choice on the ballot:

                                   New District 10 US House: David Parker
                                        District 30 NC Senate: Wally White
                                        District 65 NC House: Amanda Bell
                                     District 91 NC House: Rita Gale Cruise
                                        County Commissioner: Ann Brady
                                       County Commissioner: Jeff Johnson
                                      Register of Deeds: Kellie Boyte Jones
                                 Board of Education Dist 2: Ophelia Wright
                                  Board of Education Dist 4: Nadine Jansen

These selfless individuals are willing to represent you. What are you willing to do to represent them? Winning elections is a    team effort. Are you ready to make sure they have the people power needed to give the opposition a run for their money?
   Put the RCDP Annual Convention on your calendar as an opportunity to join fellow Democrats for a breakfast meeting and a chance to meet your Candidates. Volunteer positions available immediately. So, channel your political frustrations into productivity by joining The Rockingham County Democratic Party Team. 
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Information about all Democratic Candidates will be added to the "Candidate's Corner" Page following the March 3rd Primary; which presently displays Primary Candidates only, to avoid confusion.                                         
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Voter Photo ID

UPDATE:
2020 VOTER ID REQUIREMENT IS
​ON HOLD 

Beginning in 2020, when you present to vote, you will be asked to show photo ID.
If you do not show photo ID, you may vote provisionally. Your vote will count if you bring and acceptable photo ID to your county board of elections office before canvass, or if you sign an affidavit declaring that a reasonable impediment prevented you from showing photo ID.
If you vote by mail, you must enclose a copy of your photo ID unless you sign an affidavit declaring that a reasonable impediment prevented you from enclosing a copy of your photo ID.
You can obtain a free photo ID at your county board of elections office any time until the Friday before the election.
Acceptable Photo IDs are: NC Driver License, NC Voter ID, US Passport, Approved Employee ID, Approved Student ID, Tribal ID, Armed Forces ID
List of Approved Employee, Student & Tribal IDs
Correspondence re: Approval of Student and Employee Identification Cards Under Session Law 2018-144

RCDP is committed to assisting every Rockingham resident to exercise their right to vote.
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8am
March 28, 2020
RCDP Annual County Convention
Rockingham County High School
180 High School Rd
Reidsville NC

Come join fellow Democrats for a catered breakfast and an opportunity to hear from Candidates on the 2020 Rockingham County Ballots.

Guest Speaker TBA

Volunteer Scheduling Available
 Calendar of Events
Please submit dates of interest to rcdp.nc@gmail.com or 
RCDP, PO Box 753, Reidsville NC 27323

February 13, 2020
Primary Early One Stop Voting Begins

February 15, 2020
RCDP Annual Precinct Meetings
10am - 12pm

Eden Regional Precinct
(Draper, Eden 1, Eden Central, Leaksville 2, & Lincoln Voting Precincts)
Bridge Street Recreation Center
319 Bridge Street, Eden NC

Reidsville Regional Precinct
(Iron Works, McCoy, Moss St, Rock Central & Southeast Voting Precincts)
Zion Baptist Church
807 Piedmont St, Reidsville NC

Western Regional Precinct
(Hogans, Huntsville, Matrimony, New Bethel & Western Voting Precincts)
The Mad Bean
103 E Murphy St, Madison NC

February 25, 2020
5pm
Deadline for Absentee Voting by Mail

​February 27, 2020
7pm
RCDP Telephone Bank
Rm 109, ADT Building, RCC Campus
215 Wrenn Memorial Dr/NC Hwy 65
Wentworth NC

February 29, 2020
Primary Early One Stop Voting Ends

March 3, 2020
Primary Election

March 28, 2020
8am - 11:45am
Annual County Convention
Rockingham County High School
180 High School Rd, Reidsville NC
info@rockdems.org • PO Box 753, Reidsville, NC 27323

Paid for by Rockingham County Democratic Party