Resources
The League of Women Voters Asheville-Buncombe County offers resources on Voting Rights, Buncombe County Election Services, Vote411, the National Popular Vote, Redistricting, and Voting Quick Links.
You Can Vote is a North Carolina statewide organization promoting voter registration, education, and turnout. Its website offers a myriad of voting resources and links to help people understand and navigate voting. Those interested can sign up for a weekly email here that provides timely information around voting. All are encouraged to view their voter guide.
Common Cause NC “holds power accountable”. They are very much in the forefront of actions to address fair districts for elections to try to end “gerrymandering”. Their website offers a host of resources.
The Buncombe County Board of Elections is an important resource for the latest information on elections that affect this county. They provide voter registration forms and a variety of information that can be shared to help educate the community on voting. Check this site for information on photo ID’s needed for now.
The League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley (LWVCV) is a nonpartisan organization that serves the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and Lincoln. It offers resources on election information and Vote411. Vote411 is a “one-stop-shop”, providing both general and state-specific nonpartisan election information to the public. LWVCV volunteers work on several initiatives and events each year to ensure voters have the tools and resources they need to make their voices heard. It also supports and works closely with the Boards of Elections of all five counties.
Key Allies
The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County is a nonpartisan, volunteer- based, political organization born out of the national women’s suffrage movement in 1920. The League works in servicing the needs of the voting public and protecting the rights of all voters through education and advocacy. In Buncombe County, current emphasis of work is on facilitating voter registration and participation; providing education on voting regulations, registration, candidates, voting dates and issues that affect elections; advocating for voting accessibility and fair voting practices;(including redistricting reform and the National Popular Vote compact, the latter seeking the direct election of the President); and advocating for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Get involved: Email Suzanne Fisher at info@lwvab.org or call (828) 333-0893.
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Indivisible Asheville WNC is a non-profit progressive 501 (c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging, educating and empowering our community in civic participation. They have been active for eight years and have worked for voter outreach and organized and supported protests and community rebuilding. They are currently actively resisting the attacks on our democracy and welcome all interested to get involved.
Get Involved: Sign up here or call (828) 785-4725 to express your interest.
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The League of Women Voters of Henderson County, (LWVHC), is a nonpartisan, volunteer, political organization that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion by welcoming all members of the community. The League works towards our national, state, and local mission “Empowering Voters; Defending Democracy;” by registering voters, holding candidate forums, advocating for fair redistricting, and protecting voter rights through additional education and advocacy. LWVHC also educates and advocates for government transparency and accountability, the Equal Rights Amendment, reasonable immigration reform, and public education.
Get involved: Email president@lwvhcnc.org or communications@lwvhcnc.org
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Common Cause NC (CCNC) is a statewide, nonpartisan public interest group advocating for more open, honest and accountable government. Their priorities include defending voting rights, ending gerrymandering and curbing big money politics. They seek to strengthen democracy, serving as the people’s voice in the hallways of the NC General Assembly and communities across the state for over 50 years.
Get involved: One of their WNC contacts is Ron Katz at ronkatz327@gmail.com. He currently sits on the CCNC board.
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WNC Social Justice Advocacy Guide 