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THURSDAY, March 10, 2022
Filing periods ends, marking start of campaign season
BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
Three months after it began, the filing period for the 2022 primary election ended statewide last Friday and the campaign season is officially underway. Initially, filing for the 2022 primary election began on Dec. 6, but the N.C. Supreme Court suspended the filing period two days later and rescheduled municipal elections because of the lawsuits filed over redrawn congressional and legislative district maps. Candidate filing resumed at 8 a.m. on Feb. 24 and ended on March 4. With the primary election rescheduled for May 17, voters have less than two months to get a feel for the candidates and their platforms. To help ease the process, The Chronicle has compiled a list of candidates vying for seats. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education With several seats up for grabs and a few incumbents not seeking re-election, there are several newcomers in the race for seats on the board of education. Board Chair Deanna Kaplan (D), who holds the at-large seat, has three challengers in the primary: Sabrina Coone-Godfrey, Kimberly Stone, and Richard Watts. Republicans
Robert Nunzio Capizzi, Allen Daniel, Tabitha Hackett, Michael Hardman, Millie Williams, Sarah Absher, and Carolyn Albright are also running for an at-large seat. In District 1, incumbent Alex Bohannon (D), who was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the board last year, will be joined by Chenita Barber Johnson (D), Ricky (Lightbulb) Johnson (D), Tarsha Shore (D), and Trevonia (BG) Brown-Gaither (D) in the race for the two seats up for grabs. Ten people, including incumbents Lida Calvert Hayes (R) and Leah Crowley (R), are running to
represent District 2, which represents schools in the district located outside Winston-Salem. Stan Elrod (R), Jason Lucero (R), Susan Miller (R), Holly Pegram (R), Yvonne Williams (R), Steve Wood (R), Robert Barr (R), and Jimmie Boyd (R) have also filed. NC House of Representatives (District 71) For the first time in nearly a decade, citizens who live in District 71 will have a new representative with longtime incumbent Evelyn Terry not seeking re-election. A native of Winston-Salem, before being elected in 2012, Terry served as a mem-
ber of the Winston-Salem City Council from 2005 to 2009. This year voters will choose among contenders Frederick Terry, EvelynTerry’s husband, Kanika Brown, and David Moore, who are all Democrats. A win in the primary will guarantee a victory since there are no Republican challengers. NC House of Representatives (District 72) Incumbent Amber Baker (D) has filed for reelection, but does not have a challenger in the primary. Baker will face Republican Shelton Stallworthy in the General Election. NC House of Repre-
sentatives (District 74) Democrats Carla Catalan Day and Sean Lew will face off in the primary to see who will challenge Republican Jeff Zenger in District 74, which represents voters in Lewisville and Clemmons. NC Senate There won’t be a primary for local senate seats. Incumbent Democrat Sen. Paul Lowe, who represents District 32, doesn’t have a challenger in the primary election, but will face Republican George Ware in November. Republican Joyce Krawiec, who represents District 31, is running unopposed. Forsyth County
Board of Commissioners The two seats in District A currently held by incumbents Fleming ElAmin and Tonya McDaniel, will be challenged by fellow Democrats Shai Woodbury, Phil Carter, and Gardenia Henley. The at-large bid for the Democrats on the board of commissioners will come down to incumbent Ted Kaplan and former Winston-Salem City Councilmember Dan Besse. In District B, incumbent Don Martin (R), is running unopposed. Forsyth County District Court Judges Incumbent District Court Judges Fred Adams, George Cleland, and Valene McMasters, who are Democrats, and Judge Ted Kazakos, who is a Republican ,are running unopposed. Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Democrat Denise Hines, who is the incumbent in this race, has two challengers: Tina Flowers and John Snow. Forsyth County District Attorney Voters will have to wait until November to decide who will lead the local district attorney’s office. Incumbent Jim O’Neil (R) will face longtime Forsyth County District Court Judge Denise Hartsfield. (D)
You can be a ‘voting force multiplier’ A “force multiplier” is a factor that can result in the accomplishment of greater feats than can be accomplished without that factor. As a military strategy, taking advantage of a force multiplier may turn the tide of battle. Since you already are a dedicated registered voter - if you are reading this article, you very likely are - you can turn yourself
into a “voting force multiplier” by helping register other voters. But even though you are willing and dedicated, you hesitate. Voting is one thing. Taking responsibility for helping others register is quite another. You certainly don’t want to mess up. So, here’s a very important piece of advice: relax. While participating in a voter registration drive (that’s what it’s called, whether it’s with an organized group at a community event or by yourself sitting at a card table in front of a grocery store) is serious business, it’s not hard as long as you pay attention to some basic points. Anyone can participate in a voter registration drive as part of a group or as an individual. Even though no special training or certification is required, many
people find that a voter registration workshop can be helpful, whether through a non-partisan organization, such as YOUCANVOTE or the League of Women Voters, or through a political party. Your role is to be a helper. You should be prepared to advise about the qualifications to vote; however, you are not responsible for checking any
documentation from the individual. The prospective voter is responsible for completing the Voter Registration Application form truthfully and accurately and attesting to this with his or her signature. Basic Qualifications The basic qualifications to register are: *must be a U.S. citizen *must be at least 18 years old at the time of the
next election *will have resided in the county where they plan to vote at least 30 days prior to the next election *is not serving any part of a sentence for a felony conviction or only has fees or restoration to pay after a felony conviction. Some exceptions to these basic rules are: someone who is at least 16 years old can pre-register;
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a pre-registered 17-yearold can vote in a primary if they will be 18 by the time of the general election; and a college student can use either their home address or their college address as an official residence. You should become familiar with the official Voter Registration Application form that is available from the county board of elections office or can be printed from the Forsyth or NC Board of Elections website. Make sure that the person completes the registration form legibly in black ink. Some items on the registration form are mandatory: the check boxes for the person’s citizenship status and age; the blanks for the person’s full name, date of birth, address (and mailing address if different from the residence); and See Voting on A6 6 89076 32439 7
BY HOWARD PEARRE