WHY BOTHER TO COMMENT?… Public feedback is a critical part of a functioning democracy, and the public comment portal is an opportunity for Rowan County voters to advocate to the NC State Board of Elections for Plan C. The additional Saturday and Sunday would give our citizens more options of when to vote to accommodate their busy schedules. Submit your opinion to the public portal ASAP before it closes on Monday, August 17. https://www.ncsbe.gov/public-comment-portal-2026-non-unanimous-early-voting-plans
The day has arrived for each of us to take action to convince the NC State Board of Elections that as a Rowan County voter, you support Plan C as the only fair compromise between the two plans that will be presented, Plan C, 15 days with a full weekend and Plan A, legislated minimum with 13 days and one Saturday – Halloween.
Questions?
- EXAMPLES for Public Portal Comments, nonpartisan examples, Plan C – yes, you have permission to copy/paste – https://rowancountydemocrats.com/2026/08/05/the-two-nanas-rowan-early-voting-public-comment-portal-your-voice-matters/
- Recap of how and what happened – “The Opposite of We, Part One” – https://rowancountydemocrats.com/2026/07/29/pam-bloom-the-opposite-of-we-part-i-2/
- Call to all voters to support PLAN C and to make their comments in the public portal prior to Monday, August 17 – “The Opposite of We, Part Two – A Fair Compromise” – https://www.salisburypost.com/2026/08/07/dear-neighbor-the-opposite-of-we-part-2/
Consider forwarding this email or any of the attachments to Rowan friends and family to encourage them to take direct action to advocate for PLAN C for ALL VOTERS. Always remember that no matter what the decision, you can be part of leaving a historical footprint of honoring our belief in fair voting practices as American citizens.
Please go to the portal and make your comments ASAP, before August 17. Many comments could make a difference.https://www.ncsbe.gov/public-comment-portal-2026-non-unanimous-early-voting-plans
With sincere thanks, The Two Nanas, Pam & Nan
EXTRA CREDIT – KEEP POUNDING! – Also send comments as a group email to local Rowan Board and email individually to each NC State Board member!
Should you want to attend – The State Board of Elections will meet on Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 AM in the Dobbs Building (430 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603). You can park in Deck 75 (333 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603). For more information on parking and the Dobbs Building please visit ncsbe.gov/contact.
- The State Board of Elections encourages the public to also send comments directly to your County Board of Elections members in Rowan: They do not have individual emails and can be reached through this email. rowan.boe@rowancountync.gov – Rowan Board Members: Dave Collins, Elaine Hewitt, John Leatherman, Evelyn Medina, Dee Dee (Dorris) Wright.
- Email comments directly to State Board of Elections members listed below:NC State Board of Elections Contacts
- Sam Hayes, Executive Director (sam.hayes@ncsbe.gov)
- Adam Steele, Associate General Counsel (adam.steele@ncsbe.gov)
- Francis Deluca, Chair (francis.deluca.board@ncsbe.gov)
- Four Eggers, Member (four.eggers.board@ncsbe.gov)
- Jeff Carmon, Member (jeff.carmon.board@ncsbe.gov)
- Siobhan Millen, Member (siobhan.millen.board@ncsbe.gov)
- Angela Hawkins, Member (angela.hawkins.board@ncsbe.gov)