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NC A&T Students Protest Absence of Early Voting Sites
Confirmed
In Short: Rozier explained that the absence of on-campus voting sites poses significant challenges for students, particularly those with limited access to transportation.
NC A&T State University students packed the North Carolina State Board of Elections meeting in Raleigh to support an early voting site on their campus for the upcoming primaries.
When the board adopted a plan without a voting site on the Greensboro campus, students stood with their signs near the front of the room behind the presenters’ desk.
North Carolina A&T, the largest historically black college and university (HBCU) in the country, has over 3,500 students in its last incoming class.
One student protester said, 'This is what democracy looks like,' highlighting the importance of accessible voting.
Ayesha Rascoe of NPR spoke with North Carolina A&T student Shia Rozier about the disappointment felt by students over the lack of early voting sites on campus.
Rozier explained that the absence of on-campus voting sites poses significant challenges for students, particularly those with limited access to transportation.
In Greensboro, hundreds of college students marched to the polls on the first day of early voting, demonstrating their commitment to voting despite the obstacles.
The protest began months ago when Greensboro's local Board of Elections voted against adding an early voting site on their campus for the March primaries in January 2026.
Students argued that the lack of on-campus voting sites disproportionately affects college students who may have limited transportation options and live in a city that is not walkable.
Background
Over 190,000 Georgians cast ballots on the first day of early voting, setting a new record for midterm elections, according to state election officials.
Georgia set a new record for midterm early voting with over 188,000 ballots cast on the first day.
What's confirmed
- NC A&T State University students packed the North Carolina State Board of Elections meeting in Raleigh to support an early voting site on their campus for the upcoming primaries.
- When the board adopted a plan without a voting site on the Greensboro campus, students stood with their signs near the front of the room behind the presenters’ desk.
- North Carolina A&T, the largest historically black college and university (HBCU) in the country, has over 3,500 students in its last incoming class.
- One student protester said, 'This is what democracy looks like,' highlighting the importance of accessible voting.
- Ayesha Rascoe of NPR spoke with North Carolina A&T student Shia Rozier about the disappointment felt by students over the lack of early voting sites on campus.
- Rozier explained that the absence of on-campus voting sites poses significant challenges for students, particularly those with limited access to transportation.
- In Greensboro, hundreds of college students marched to the polls on the first day of early voting, demonstrating their commitment to voting despite the obstacles.
- The protest began months ago when Greensboro's local Board of Elections voted against adding an early voting site on their campus for the March primaries in January 2026.
- Students argued that the lack of on-campus voting sites disproportionately affects college students who may have limited transportation options and live in a city that is not walkable.
What's still developing
- She's also the co-founder of Protect Ours NC, a student organization seeking to make voting more accessible for North Carolina students.
- AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Election Day is just a couple of weeks away, but in many states, early voting is already underway.
- Students were protesting the fact that there are no early voting sites on two of Greensboro, NC's biggest campuses — specifically, NC A&T and UNCG.