Election 2024

Election 2024

Local government cannot be effective without engaged and informed citizens, so we’re commited to providing key information, voter registration, and opportunities this election season. Voting Guide

Voter Registration Tables 

Our Government Team will be registering voters in Tyler Haynes Commons, D-Hall, and at the following on-campus events.


SCEI Block Party

Friday, August 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Whitehurst Green

The Future of Free Expression

Friday, September 6, 6 p.m.
Camp Concert Hall

UR vs. NC A&T Football Game

Saturday, October 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Robins Stadium

Get Out the Vote Block Party

Wednesday, October 16, 12-1 p.m.
The Forum
Featuring Las Cafeteras and hosted with the Modlin Center for the Arts

Voting Guide

This resource answers voting-related questions from important dates to polling places.

Events 

Join us for opportunities to get informed leading up to and on Election Day.

Presidential Debate Watch Party

Tuesday, September 10, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Whitehurst Living Room
A nonpartisan space to watch the debate and enjoy food, community and discussion. Hosted with UR Speech & Debate.


City Excursion: Richmond School Board Meeting 

Monday, September 16, 5-8 p.m.
Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons
REGISTER

National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 17
Various locations around campus
Free giveaways, activities, and voter registration support will be offered on this special day which is also Constitution Day. Hosted with the League of Women Voters.

City Excursion: Richmond City Council Meeting

Monday, September 23, 5-8 p.m.
Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons
REGISTER

Vice-Presidential Debate Watch Party

Tuesday, October 1, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Whitehurst Living Room
A nonpartisan space to watch the debate, grab a snack, and hear from the candidates. 

Spiders Vote

Wednesday, October 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
Alice Haynes Room
A student-organized forum to learn more about the upcoming local, state, and federal elections

Get Out the Vote Block Party

Wednesday, October 16, 12-1 p.m.
The Forum
Featuring Las Cafeteras and hosted with the Modlin Center for the Arts
 

City Excursion: Richmond Mayorathon

Wednesday, October 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons
REGISTER

Election Night Watch Party

Tuesday, November 5
Details coming soon

Across our election activities, our aim is to create spaces for education and connection rather than polarization.
Sylvia Gale
Executive Director, Bonner Center for Civic Engagement