National Association for the ADVANCEMENT of Colored People
VSU NAACP Political Action Committee
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Political Action Committee Chair
Caitlin Howard
The NAACP, along with our half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States, are front line advocates committed to raising awareness for political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens in the electoral process. With approximately 2,200 adult branches, youth councils, and college chapters in 49 states, 5 countries and the District of Columbia, the NAACP is actively engaged in increasing the African American responsiveness of citizens to be fully engaged in the democratic process.
As we move forward this year, the NAACP is actively engaged in helping people to use the power of their voice by voting. With an aim to increase the young electorate turnout (18-29), the NAACP continues to make voter education a priority. Depending on our regional, state and local units for ongoing electoral work, the NAACP will lead in the struggle for voting rights in the field of grassroots advocacy.
It is the responsibility of the Political Action Committee to act as a political reference for students when wrongfully discriminated against. This committee shall seek ways to politically empower minority students through voter registration, the Census, and other creative programming that will expose information on political and legal issues that affect all of us. This committee will also work with the Student Government Association to improve awareness of students' rights and major policy changes.
Here's what you need to know about registering in Georgia:
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You need to be a United States citizen.
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You need to be a legal resident of Georgia, and the county or municipality in which you’d like to vote.
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You need to be at least 17-and-a-half years old (and you may vote if you are at least 18).
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If you’ve been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, you may not vote until you’ve completed your sentence, including probation or parole.
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If you’ve been judicially ruled to be mentally incompetent, you may not vote until the disability status has been removed.
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If you’re a first-time voter who registers by mail, you’re required to submit proof of identification either at the time of registration or when you vote. You can include a copy of your identification with your registration form today! Acceptable forms of ID include: a current utility bill, bank statement, valid photo ID, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
** Don’t forget—your state may have additional ID requirements when you go to the polls.
Are you a registered voter?
"A voteless person is a hopeless person."