Rev. S. C. Dixon, M.A., General Secretary
Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr., DMin, President

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Dear NBCA Members,

As we prepare for upcoming elections, I am encouraging every eligible voter within the NBCA family to prepare early, verify your voter information, and use official election resources.

I recently appointed the NBCA Votes Commission to help our churches and members stay informed and prepared. As part of this effort, we are also launching We All Vote Early - WAVE Sundays. Additional information about WAVE Sundays and a NBCA Votes Church Guide are included in this e-blast.

One of our primary goals is to make sure our members know where to find reliable voting information. Election procedures - including voter-registration deadlines, early-voting opportunities, absentee or mail-ballot procedures, identification requirements, and polling locations, vary by state and locality. Official state and local election offices are the best sources for requirements that apply to your address.

I encourage you to use the resources below to verify your information and to share these resources with your family, congregation, and community.

As we prepare for the elections ahead, let us be informed, prepared, and make our voices heard, because SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION!

Sure of Eternal Life,

Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr., DMin

President

National Baptist Convention of America Int'l, Inc.

VOTER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Please use the resources below to verify your voting information and share them with your family, congregation and community.

START HERE:

Register to Vote, Update Your Registration, or Find Your State’s Requirements: 
Vote.gov provides official state-and territory-specific instructions for voter registration, including online, mail, and in-person options where available.

Official State Specific Information Link: Vote.gov

Check Your Voter Registration

Confirm that you are registered and that your address is current. Do not assume that a prior registration remains current. If you have moved, changed your name, or have not voted in some time, please verify your status as soon as possible.

Can I Vote - Registration Status Link: Registration Status

Find Early Voting and Mail-Ballot Information

Learn your state’s early in-person voting and absentee/mail-ballot rules. Early-voting periods, polling sites, operating hours, ballot-request deadlines, and mail-ballot return procedures vary by state and locality. Check the official information for your home address before making your voting plan.

Can I Vote - Absentee and Early Voting Link: Absentee and Early Voting

Find Your Polling Place

Polling locations can change. Please check your assigned polling site shortly before Election Day, even if you have voted at the same location in the past.Locate your Election Day polling location: 

Can I Vote - Find Your Polling Place Link: Find Your Polling Place

Find Your State Election Office

Access official election information for every state and territory. This state-by-state directory provides direct links to official state election offices, local election-office directories, registration information, voting options, and other voter resources.

U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Register and Vote in Your State Link: Register and Vote in Your State

Important Reminders:

Before voting, every eligible voter should:

1. Check voter-registration status and update information, if needed.Confirm the voter-registration deadline in the state where they live.
2. Decide whether to vote early, by mail, or on Election Day.
3. Verify early-voting dates, locations, and hours with local election officials.
4. Review state and local voter-identification requirements.
5. Confirm the correct Election Day polling location.
6. Contact the local county clerk, registrar of voters, board of elections, or election office with questions about local procedures.

The National Association of Secretaries of State’s Can I Vote portal links voters to state-authorized information for registration, early and absentee voting, polling locations, and registration-status checks. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission also maintains an official directory of state election resources.

Remember: SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION!

NBCA VOTER REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN

NBCA VOTES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR EVERY CHURCH

Every church can play a role in helping its members become informed, registered, and prepared to vote.

The new NBCA Votes Church Guide provides churches with practical, nonpartisan tools to encourage voter registration, voter education, early voting, and Election Day participation.

The guide begins with four simple actions for every church:

1. Name one person to lead the effort, it does not have to be the pastor. 
2. Hold a voter registration Sunday.
3. Teach one lesson about voting.
4. Make a plan for Election Day. 

The guide also includes ideas for incorporating voter registration into the new-member process, organizing registration Sundays, encouraging early-voting commitments, providing rides to the polls, engaging children and young adults, and helping members understand important voting information in their own state. Churches are encouraged to contact their local county or parish election office for registration deadlines, requirements, and other local information. 

Keep It Nonpartisan

NBCA Votes is about participation, not telling anyone who to vote for. Churches are encouraged to educate, register, assist, and mobilize members while remaining nonpartisan. 

The Goal: Move From Registration to Participation

As the guide reminds us, the work does not end when someone registers. Churches are encouraged to help members make a voting plan, know when and where to vote, identify transportation needs, and follow through on Election Day. 

Click below to download the NBCA Votes Church Guide and begin making your church's plan today. Remember: SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION!