Candidate Filing Begins December 4
Candidate filing for the 2024 General Election in Forsyth County begins on Monday, December 4, 2023 at noon and ends on Friday, December 15, 2023 at noon. Candidate filing takes place at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office in the Forsyth County Government Center (201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem). Citizens wishing to run for office in 2024 must file their Notices of Candidacy by Friday, December 15, 2023 at noon to be a candidate on the ballot. Candidates mailing their Notice of Candidacy, are encouraged to use this option during the first part of the filing period to ensure that the notice is received timely and can be properly processed. All notices mailed to our office must be notarized and received (not postmarked) by noon on Friday, December 15, 2023.
The 2024 Candidate Filing Information flyer provides details regarding filing for office for the 2024 election year.
Please contact our Chairman, Ken Raymond, at [email protected] if you are interested in running for elected office in 2024. You can also contact the Forsyth County Board of Elections at (336) 703-2800 for additional information regarding the 2024 candidate filing process.
Forsyth County Republican Women Turn 70!
On December 2nd, Get ready to have FUN and wish the FCRW a BIG 70th birthday! We will enjoy a delicious dinner and hear from our speaker, Donna King. Donna serves as Editor-in-Chief for The Carolina Journal. The cost for this event is $75, $77 for online payment to cover processing fees. 5:30 t0 8:00 pm at Maple Chase County Club
For Tickets Visit: https://fcrwnc.org/rsvp
NC VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS
NC now requires voter ID. Voters without ID may vote provisionally - but get your ID if you don't already have one. Don't slow down the process for others.
Information on the new laws can be found at:
Upcoming Voter ID sessions in Forsyth County:
Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina starting with the 2023 Municipal Elections. The Forsyth County Board of Elections will be hosting voter ID information sessions beginning this month of September until the month of December. In these sessions, you will be able to learn about North Carolina's new voter ID requirements, ask questions and get a voter ID on demand if you would like.
See upcoming voter ID information sessions below:
December 5, 2023 - from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Kernersville Library
The Board of Elections will also host voter ID information sessions in 2024. Those dates will be announced soon.
For more information, please contact the Board of Election at (336)703-2800.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT FCGOP
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed to serve in these important roles. Chairmen will organize their committees and also attend a Central Committee meeting on the fourth Monday evening of each month. Please contact party Chairman Ken Raymond at
[email protected] if you'd like to get involved in this way.
Election Integrity Chair
This committee focuses on the local and state Board of Elections to assure compliance with voter election laws to help maintain the security and integrity of elections. It also works with the Local Government Watch Committee and helps with hands-on training of polling officials. This committee reports to the FCGOP Chairman.
Local Government Watch Chair
This committee organizes individuals to attend and/or monitor local government meetings, such as the school board, the city council, the county commissioners and the local board of elections. They are also responsible for establishing a working relationship with the members of these boards. The committee members will keep the public informed of government activities. This committee reports to the FCGOP Vice Chair.
