Advocacy groups are engaging in several voting outreach drives ahead of the state’s registration deadline for next month’s primary
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“Voting is important. It’s the most basic right that you have as a citizen. If you want change in your community, voting at the ballot box is the first way to make that change. It’s your power as an individual citizen of this country, and we encourage people to vote and make sure their vote counts. That is making sure that they’ve checked their address, making sure they have ID, make sure they bring it, and make sure they’re encouraging others and spreading that message to everyone who they come in contact with,” said Cheryl Tung, President of the League of Women Voters of Wake County.
The group held an event at Wake Tech last month, and plans to visit again next week, part of a push to connect with students.
“We know that in previous years, the voter turnout for the youth, voter turnout has been maybe a little lower than we’d like to see. And that is where we can make the most impact,” said Tung.