The Alpha Kappa Alpha Advocate For Social Justice Initiative and Connection Committee, now termed Connection-Social Action Committee developed in the 1980s by International President Faye Bryant,
is an extension of the sorority’s long tradition
of partnering with other national and community-based organizations to empower
the underserved and the voiceless.
The term Connection is based on the concept of linking every member together to maximize resources, expertise and relationships; to work collectively and to collaboratively
identify issues of paramount concern.
ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION
Registering to vote or changing your registration is easy using this online application.
For security reasons this application will time out if you remain idle for more than five minutes. All data will be cleared and you will have to start the application over from the beginning.
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Once you have completed the application you will be allowed to either print and mail your application or, if verified by the Office of Motor Vehicles, submit your application electronically.
If you plan to submit electronically you must have your Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID card in hand when you begin the process. There is an audit code on the card that you must enter. The audit code is a four digit number labeled AUDIT on the front of the license.
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Important 2023 Louisiana Election, Voter Registration Dates
Oct. 14, 2023 - Gubernatorial Primary Election
The following is important information for the Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 Gubernatorial Primary Election:
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The qualifying period for candidates is Aug. 8-10. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk of court in the parish in which they are registered to vote (contact your local clerk of court for office hours). Federal and state candidates qualify at the Louisiana State Archives located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Qualifying fees must be paid in the form of cash; certified or cashier's check on a state or national bank or credit union; U.S. postal money order; or money order issued by a state or national bank or credit union and must be accompanied by the qualifying form.
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The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is Sept. 13.
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The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Sept. 23.
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Early voting is Sept. 30 through Oct. 7 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 1) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 10 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.
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The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is Oct. 13 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
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On election day, the polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Nov. 18, 2023 - Gubernatorial General Election
The following is important information for the Saturday, Nov. 18 Gubernatorial General Election:
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The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is Oct. 18.
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The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Oct. 28.
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Early voting is Nov. 3-11 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 5 and Friday Nov. 10 for Veterans Day) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 14 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.
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The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is Nov. 17 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
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On election day, the polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
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RESOURCE LINKS
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Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office-Elections and Voting https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Pages/default.aspx
When We All Vote
Link to the Louisiana Legislature
https://legis.la.gov/legis/home.aspx
Link To Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus
https://house.louisiana.gov/llbc/
United States Senate
United States Congress
Link To Congressional Black Caucus
Women and Politics Guide
https://cawp.rutgers.edu/facts/levels-office/federal-executive
Black Women In Politics 2023 Guide
https://cawp.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/2023-06/Black%20Women%20in%20Politics%202023_Final.pdf
