As the historic 2024 presidential election is around the corner, Fresno's Black media and organizations are reminding people to also vote local
By ONME Newswire
It's possible that local elections throughout the nation have been in the shadows of the upcoming historic 2024 presidential election that usurps mainstream media airwaves. Voter fatigue is a real thing; Black voters tend to be one of the most important voter blocks in key elections--and now in this one.
However, local elections are just as important if not more, to complement national election outcomes, especially with the U.S. house of representative races.
In the Central Valley, ONME News is collaborating with Black media and local Black organizations familiar with the election process to have the 2024 Central Valley Community Elections Forums October 9 and October 16 starting at 5:30 PM each night.
By partnering with local Black media, KOFP Radio 103.3 FM, and community partners, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno/SJV Chapter (BWOPA); Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter, (BAPAC); the NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter and the African American Clergy Caucus, candidates benefit due to a better representation of the Black community that is now spread throughout Fresno County. The non-partisan forums enable local and regional San Joaquin Valley candidates to address their hyper-local constituents who may be considered a hard-to-reach audience and/or an extremely niche audience.
Candidates will be introduced according to their office or current office they are seeking election/re-election. Candidates will have time to share their key campaign initiatives, followed by a time for questions from representatives of the different Black organizations represented in the community collaboration. Candidates can sign-up to speak at this link; slots are limited and are based on a first come, first served basis.
The election forum will also provide key details regarding the voting process, local ballot measures, and state measures affecting key populations.
Fresno State political science professor, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, will assist in explaining some of the key state propositions and local ballot measures. Meanwhile, Dr. Daren Miller will explain the voting process in Fresno County. There will also be a voting registration booth for those who would like to register to vote by October 21.
As the forums can be watched live each night starting at 5:30 PM, PST, at www.onmenews.com or listen via radio through KOFP Radio 103.3 FM, in-person audience seating is limited and must be reserved online here for each event. Each forum will be rebroadcast on TV, on radio, and online, (see schedule below.) People can call in or text their question for a candidate to: 559-242-6788.
Here are different ways to watch or listen live:
Watch it live October 9 & 16 via ONME TV:
Amazon Fire TV (ONME app)
Listen live October 9 & 16 via KOFP Radio:
KOFP Radio “The Voice” 103.3 FM
Rebroadcast online via ONME TV starting October 11th:
www.onmenews.com 7a & 7p daily thru Nov. 5
Rebroadcast on KOFP Radio online starting Oct. 12th:
KOFP Radio “The Voice” 12p and 9p daily thru Nov. 5th
ONME Network Central Valley TV Post Broadcast dates: Oct. 11th - Nov. 5th
Comcast Xfinity — Channel 93 [CMAC - Fresno, CA] M, T, & Fri. 5p-8p; Wed. & Thurs. 9a-12p
AT&T U-Verse — Channel 99 [CMAC - Fresno, CA] M, T, & Fri. 5p-8p; Wed. & Thurs. 9a-12p
MyTV26— [Central Valley Media Center Modesto, CA] Varies
OTT Channels Rebroadcasts Oct. 11 –Nov. 5
Black Headline News FAST channels: Thurs & Fri. 7a-10a and 7p-10p
CMAC Roku M, T, & Fri. 5p-8p; Wed. & Thurs. 9a-12p
CMAC Apple TV M, T, & Fri. 5p-8p; Wed. & Thurs. 9a-12p
CMAC Amazon Fire TV M, T, & Fri. 5p-8p; Wed. & Thurs. 9a-12p
Online on-demand starting Oct. 12th
ONME TV (video)
ONME Podcast Network (audio)
CMAC Roku
CMAC Apple TV
CMAC Amazon Fire TV
Third-Party Audio Podcast Oct. 11 –Nov. 5
Here is some more general election information:
All registered voters can vote in the General Election
To register to vote in California, you must be:
A United States citizen and a resident of California,
18 years old or older on Election Day,
Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony (for more information on the rights of people who have been incarcerated, please see the Secretary of State's Voting Rights Restored: Persons with a Prior Felony Conviction), and
Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (for more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship).
2024 California General Election Info.
The last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024, General Election is October 21, 2024.
All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 7, 2024.
Ballot drop-off locations open on October 8, 2024.
Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 26, 2024.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024.
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