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The Electoral College is a much maligned and oft misunderstood method for choosing the president. Enshrined in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, it is unique to presidential elections and nearly unique to the United States. It accords each state a number of electors equal to its total number of senators and congressional representatives, […]

Election night 2020 proved big for Niner Nation. Former Student Body President Richard Hudson was reelected to the U.S. Congress. A record 14 alumni were elected to the N.C. General Assembly, and two gained seats on the N.C. Court of Appeals. U.S. CONGRESS Congressman Richard HudsonU.S. House District 8B.A. History, 1996 N.C. SENATE Elected for […]

Dear Niner Nation, As we approach Election Day 2020, I want to take a moment to inform you of several resources that are available to you in the coming days. First, thank you to our team of students, faculty, staff and partners who, through the nonpartisan 49er Democracy Experience, have come together as a galvanizing […]

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The census is conducted every 10 years by the U.S. Census Bureau. Why does a complete and accurate count of the U.S. population matter now more than ever? Health and well-being resourcesThe United States is experiencing a public […]

Early Voting at UNC Charlotte UNC Charlotte is an early voting site for the 2020 presidential, state and local primary elections. If you are registered to vote in Mecklenburg County, you can vote on campus at the Belk Gym from Feb. 13–29 during the primary election. Your ballot may include candidates for presidential, state, and […]

The 2020 Presidential Election kicks off officially on Monday, Feb. 3, with the Iowa caucuses. Why does it get so much media attention? Interestingly, not because Iowa’s population is particularly large or votes in higher percentages than other places. Winning in Iowa doesn’t even guarantee a win in the general election. Eric Heberlig, UNC Charlotte […]

At the 2019 ALL IN Challenge awards ceremony recognizing colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates, UNC Charlotte received a silver seal for achieving a student rate between 30 and 39 percent. Tamara Johnson, director of engaged scholarship, said, “UNC Charlotte’s increase in midterm election voter engagement is a reflection of trends […]

With the Republican National Convention coming to Charlotte in August 2020, there are a host of unique opportunities available for UNC Charlotte students. From being on the convention floor to hosting community gatherings, here are three ways to join in the action. Civic Saturday Fellowships Citizen University was founded in 2005 as a national platform […]

UNC Charlotte is offering a unique educational experience to students seeking internships and other learning opportunities during the upcoming 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte. Through an exclusive partnership with The Washington Center (TWC), UNC Charlotte will host hundreds of students from across the country for an extraordinary two-week educational program from Aug.16-28, 2020. […]

Voting early in this year’s local elections is easy with “Party to the Polls.” From Monday, Oct. 28, through Wednesday, Oct. 30, shuttles to the closest polling location, 8802 J.W. Clay Boulevard, will be offered. This effort is a partnership between the 49er Democracy Experience and the Student Government Association. Shuttles will depart from the […]

A bipartisan panel of distinguished UNC Charlotte alumni working in public service at the federal, state and local levels advised students on how to get involved in the democratic process during a forum Wednesday afternoon to kick off the 49er Democracy Experience. “Whether you decide to go straight to Raleigh or straight to Washington or […]

UNC Charlotte alumni whose careers span a broad spectrum of federal, state and local public service paths, including as elected officials, will kick off programming for the 49er Democracy Experience ahead of the 2020 election cycle and leading up to the Republican National Convention next summer in the Queen City. A panel titled, “Where Are […]