The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the Pensacola Bay Area is launching an extensive voter registration campaign in order to engage new voters in Milton and northern Santa Rosa County before the August 26 election. The deadline to register to vote in the primary elections as well as City of Milton and Jay general elections is July 28.
“A lot of attention is paid to candidate’s biographies and campaign trail quips. But the real stakes of this election are much higher,” said Haley Richards, co-president of LWV Pensacola Bay Area.
“This election is about everyone standing up for the things that matter most to us and our families. Whether we care most about college affordability, job opportunities, America’s place in the world or other important issues, we all deserve the chance to weigh in and make it count. That means registering and voting.”
League volunteers will be registering voters on Thursday, July 3, from 3 to 6 p.m., Milton Pick and Save grocery on 5221 Stewart Street, Milton. LWV’s goal is to reach as many new voters as possible before the deadline.
“Voter registration is a critical step to making sure our voter rolls—and our halls of power—actually reflect the diversity of our communities,” said Haley Richards, co-presidents of the LWV Pensacola Bay Area.
For information about how to register to vote and to learn more about the voting process, visit www.VOTE411.org. To get involved in the League’s effort, email us at presidentlwvpba@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: LWV launches voter registration campaign