North Carolina A&T Students March to Polling Site
Students walked to the Union Square Campus to cast ballots after an on-campus early voting site was denied.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Elections
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Hundreds of North Carolina A&T students marched from the Dudley Memorial Building to a downtown polling location to cast their ballots. The demonstration follows a decision by the Guilford County Board of Elections to deny the university an on-campus early voting site.
Why it matters
Students organized the march to protest the absence of accessible early voting on campus for the upcoming midterm elections. The university serves a population of at least 15,275 students who must now travel to the Union Square Campus to participate.
The march spanned over 2,000 steps and took 45 minutes to complete from the university campus to the polling location. Early voting for the midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 is currently underway in the county.
The players
North Carolina A&T
This public research university in Greensboro has a student population of at least 15,275.
Guilford County Board of Elections
This local agency is responsible for overseeing and determining the placement of polling sites within the county jurisdiction.
When We All Vote
This nonprofit organization works to increase participation in every election cycle through various community engagement initiatives.
Marsai Martin
This celebrity appeared at the march to encourage students to participate in the democratic process.
Trinity Tatum
This celebrity participated in the march to support student efforts in exercising their right to vote.
The details
Coordinated by the nonprofit When We All Vote, the event featured appearances by celebrities Marsai Martin and Trinity Tatum to drive engagement. Students initiated the march from the Dudley Memorial Building to express dissatisfaction with the current election access.
Timeline
Early voting is currently taking place throughout the county.
The midterm election is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Political Context
Opponents of the march or proponents of the current site density often cite administrative budget constraints and staffing limitations for polling locations. Critics of the university-led push argue that existing site distribution follows standard county-wide logistical protocols.
Students and residents in the area should account for longer transit times to the Union Square Campus during the early voting period. Those planning to vote are advised to check current polling site hours to ensure they have sufficient time to complete the process.
The takeaway
The march highlights the challenges student populations face when institutional voting access is limited in proximity to their campus. Students seeking to vote are encouraged to verify their registration status and current polling site locations well in advance of Election Day.
Further reading
For more information on the ongoing voting process, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The A&T Register.
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