With just over three months until Election Day, you might be wondering how you can make an impact in this year’s midterm elections.
We’ve got you covered.
This week, our action guide lists events across North Carolina, providing you with an opportunity to make a difference in your community.
Whether you’re looking for opportunities to register voters, protest, or if you’re still trying to figure out how to get involved, there is something here for everyone.
🗓 Saturday, July 25
Black Summer Outside Canvass (Wilson County) (10 – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon)
Host: Advance Carolina and NC Black Alliance
Location: Wilson County Public Library – 249 Nash St N, Wilson
On Saturday, July 25, there are two different opportunities to canvass in Wilson County with NC Black Alliance and Advance Carolina.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11 a.m. – noon)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro
Indivisible Guilford County is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Flip NC Judicial Canvass (noon – 2 p.m.)
Host: Flip NC, Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3001 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
One of the most important races on the ballot in November will be the North Carolina Supreme Court election. In Greensboro, you have an opportunity to speak with your neighbors about the court and why it matters.
Pitt County Chapter Meeting (12 – 2 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation – 131 Oakmont Dr, Greenville
Down Home’s Pitt County chapter is hosting its monthly meeting, providing an opportunity for members of the community to learn about their work and meet their neighbors.
Voter Registration in Durham (3 – 5 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Common Market – 1821 Green St, Durham
An opportunity to register voters in Durham this Saturday!
Black Summer Outside Canvass – Durham County (4 – 5 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m.)
Host: Advance Carolina and NC Black Alliance
Location: Durham, address provided upon registration
On Saturday, July 25, there are two different opportunities to canvass in Durham County with NC Black Alliance and Advance Carolina.
Vigil to Demand Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Johan. Justice for All. ICE Out. (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Host: Disappeared in America
Location: Clayton Town Square – 100 W Main St, Clayton
Join protesters in Clayton demanding justice after two more people have been killed at the hands of ICE.
🗓 Sunday, July 26
Raleigh Canvass for Healthcare Affordability (1 – 3 p.m.)
Host: Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Location: Raleigh, address provided upon signup
Join Planned Parenthood to go door-to-door canvassing your neighbors in Raleigh about how healthcare affordability is impacting them.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (12:30 – 2 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: US 70 & Mechanical Boulevard, Garner
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Garner for their weekly pro-democracy protest. Positive signs are requested.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Creedmoor (1 – 2:30 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: North Main Street & East Wilton Avenue, Creedmoor
You can participate in a peaceful sidewalk protest in Creedmoor on Sunday. Organizers request positive signs only. Parking is located nearby.
Ready, Set, Midterms: From Awareness to Action (1 – 4 p.m.)
Host: Wake County Indivisible
Location: Raleigh Brewing Company – 3709 Neil St, Raleigh
Join Wake County Indivisible to learn more about ways to take action ahead of the November elections.
🗓 Monday, July 27
Down Home Vance: July Chapter Meeting (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: Gateway Center – 314 S Garnett St, Henderson
Down Home’s Vance County chapter is hosting its July meeting, providing an opportunity for members of the community to learn about their work and meet their neighbors.
🗓 Tuesday, July 28
Freedom Rising Tour: Craven County (6 – 8 p.m.)
Host: Democracy North Carolina, North Carolina NAACP, NC Black Alliance, Common Cause of North Carolina, Black Voters Matter, NC Counts Coalition
Location: New Beginnings Ministry of Faith – 30 Park Ln O, Havelock
Part of a statewide movement, the Freedom Rising Tour is raising awareness to the attack on Black voters ahead of this year’s midterms.
🗓 Wednesday, July 29
Drafting Democracy with Indivisible Alamance NC (5 – 7 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Alamance
Location: Sursy – 341 S Main St Suite 100, Burlington
Join members of the community in Alamance County on July 29 for an opportunity to meet your neighbors who are in the fight for democracy.
🗓 Thursday, July 30
Freedom Rising Tour: Onslow County (6 – 8 p.m.)
Host: Democracy North Carolina, North Carolina NAACP, NC Black Alliance, Common Cause of North Carolina, Black Voters Matter, NC Counts Coalition
Location: Rock of Deliverance Ministries – 123 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville
Part of a statewide movement, the Freedom Rising Tour is bringing awareness to the attack on Black voters ahead of this year’s midterms.
Summer Re-Boot Camp: Municipal Matters Most (7 – 8 p.m.)
Host: Red, Wine, and Blue
Location: Virtual
Red, Wine and Blue is hosting a virtual event where attendees will learn about the role local governments play in their lives.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
