LWVCV and Exodus Homes are jointly hosting this event, exclusively for formerly incarcerated citizens. The voting rights expansion that took effect in July 2022 allows any North Carolina citizen on probation, parole, or post-release supervision to register and vote, although many of the people affected by this change are not aware of it. This event aims to educate formerly incarcerated citizens that they can now legally vote, and engage them in the electoral process. Presentations in the seminar will address the importance of registering to vote and voting, as well as information on expungement of criminal records, obtaining a certificate of relief, getting a state ID, driver’s license, birth certificate, and Social Security card. Event will be held at the Ridgeview Recreation Center in Hickory.