North Carolina - Brunswick County Board of Elections
Program Title
Election Education Series
Program Summary
The Election Education Seminar Series and Expo was produced to provide educational opportunities for the community to engage in and better understand the election administration process. A seven-episode hybrid seminar series was developed to provide a deeper dive into specific election areas of public interest in conjunction with an in-person Elections Expo. Attendees could participate in the live seminars online or in person. They could also watch them on their own time through the countys YouTube channel. Each seminar was promoted through social media channels, newsprint, television, and elections email lists. Seminar topics were Introduction to Elections, Voter Registration, Accessible Voting, Absentee by Mail Voting, Voting Equipment, Prepare to Vote, and Certifying an Election. The Expo brought in community members and featured a range of interactive exhibits, stations, and resources designed to educate voters on the registration process, logistics, voting options, and voting equipment. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with board of elections staff and participate in a mock election to gain hands-on experience with the voting process and equipment. This no-pressure environment provided an opportunity to understand how the equipment worked and why certain processes and procedures were in place.