The following information concerning state-wide and area news, events, and activities is updated at the beginning of each calendar month. Please check with the originating organization to check on possible cancellations or changes that might have occurred since they were originally posted here. See Local News for non-CCSJ events and activities organized and/or occurring in the Morgantown area. See WVU News for Social and Environmental Justice related activties and events organized or occurring at West Virginia University.
If you live in Monongalia County, you can find all you need to know about voting in the county here, including the sample ballot for your precinct.
Check your registration here.
The last day to register is Monday, October 13. You can register online here.
The last day to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail is Wednesday, October 28.
Early voting starts October 21 and runs through October 31 , excluding Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. In Monongalia County, there will be early voting at Election Central at the Mountaineer Mall on Greenbag Road and at the Red Barn at Mason-Dixon Park. Anyone registered in Monongalia County can vote at either early voting site.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 , polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Go to your county clerk’s website or the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place to be sure your vote is counted.
In addition to any local issues on your county ballot, there is a proposed amendment to the West Virginia constitution. Poll workers are not permitted to explain this amendment to voters so please read it and make your decision before you are ready to vote
This is the information on the amendment from the Secretary of State’s website:
Title of Amendment: “Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment”
Summary of Purpose: “This amendment provides that in all elections held in West Virginia only citizens of the United States who are citizens of this state are qualified to vote.”
Full Text of the Amendment: §4-1. Only citizens of the United States who are citizens of this state shall be entitled to vote at all elections held within the counties in which they respectively reside; but a person who is a minor, or who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction, or who is under conviction of treason, felony or bribery in an election, or who has not been a resident of the state and of the county in which he or she offers to vote, for 30 days next preceding such offer, shall not be permitted to vote while such disability continues; and, a person in the military, naval, or marine service of the United States shall not be deemed a resident of this state by reason of being stationed therein.
West Virginia NOW has a Facebook page and a web page. Or email Amanda Ray, the state NOW president, at amandajray@yahoo.com.
“Behold! The official flyer for West Virginia NOW's Leadership Conference!
Registration is now OPEN! To reserve your spot at the conference, use the QR code.
"The **West Virginia NOW Annual State Conference** is coming up, and we want YOU there!
Join us **November 13–14** for a weekend of connection, conversation, learning, and action with feminists from across West Virginia.
✨ **Friday, November 13:** Evening Mingle
✨ **Saturday, November 14:** All-day Conference featuring inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, important conversations, and more!
And we’re thrilled to welcome **National NOW President Kim Villanueva** as a special guest!
Whether you’re a longtime activist, new to the women's advocacy space, or simply ready to get more involved, this conference is a chance to connect with people who believe in building a more just and equitable West Virginia.
Registration opens soon! Stay tuned for more details, and mark your calendar now.📆
#WVNOW #WestVirginiaNOW #SaveTheDate"
Kanawha Valley NOW: Follow them on Facebook.
“ Whether you’re brand new to KV NOW or a longtime member, we’d love to see you at our upcoming general meeting!
“This is an inclusive, welcoming space to connect with others who care deeply about supporting women, learn what KV NOW is working on right now, and find meaningful ways to get involved — at whatever level feels right for you.
“We’ll share updates, upcoming actions, and opportunities to plug in, ask questions, and build community together. No experience required — just a belief in gender equity and a desire to be part of the work.
“ Free and open to all people who support women.
"Bring a friend, come as you are, and join us in shaping what’s next for KV NOW. We can’t wait to gather, organize, and move forward together.
The meeting is on Thursday, October 22 5:30pm - 7pm at Kanawha County Public Library, 805 Quarrier Street, Charleston. There will be a virtual attendance option. Contact them for the link.
Huntington NOW: Follow them on Facebook.
See more about ACLU West Virginia here or Facebook. This is a very active Facebook page so please check it for current issues and actions. Email them at mail@acluwv.org.
“The midterm elections are just around the corner and as always, ACLU-WV is here to answer any voting related questions you may have or assist you if you run into any problems at the polls.”
The brunch will be Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m. at 200 Lee Street, Charleston.
Fairness West Virginia is a civil rights advocacy organtization dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender West Virginians.
“Join us in Charleston Saturday, October 17, as we celebrate with a tribute to the 1980s and dance our way to a brighter future for LGBTQ+ West Virginians for the Fairness West Virginia Institute Annual Gala.
“We invite you to ⚡Don’t Stop Believing⚡ for an unforgettable, 80s-themed night inspired by the music, spirit, and resilience of a decade that taught us how to hold on to hope.
“❗Tickets are selling fast! Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Come dressed to express, and let’s light up the dance floor in style.
“Don’t miss your chance to shine – grab your tickets and let’s make history on the dance floor!”
Click here to join us at the gala!
Follow Fairness West Virginia on Facebook.
For more on this group’s events, go to Facebook www.facebook.com/RainbowPrideWV or their website here.
"The West Virginia Transgender Coalition is a grassroots organization that works to ensure the wellbeing, safety and lived equity of all trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members within the state of West Virginia.”
Meetings will now be held the first Monday of the month! Meetings are open to any community member interested in joining..
For more information, please go their Facebook page.
This group organized in December 2021 in Charleston “to illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color in West Virginia and provide them with a safe space of fellowship,” according to a story in the Juneteenth edition of Black By God: The West Virginian. For more information, email WVBPfoundation@outlook.com or Kasha@wvpfoundation.com.
According to its website, “We are an emerging news and storytelling organization centering Black voices from the Mountain State. We provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black experience in the Appalachian region.” Crystal Good is the editor/publisher/founder of Black By God.
There is a weekly online edition and a quarterly print edition.
To contact Black by God, email Info@Blackbygod.org or call 304-207-0352. The mailing address is 2156 University Ave. Suite 400, Morgantown, WV, 26505. To make a tax-deductible donation, go to blackbygod.org/donate.