Sleep Out the Vote: Make Your Vote Ohio’s First!
Columbus– Today, members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus announced that they will empower Ohioans to exercise their right to vote by spending the night outside local county boards of elections beginning at 7:00PM, October 1st, in a statewide Sleep Out the Vote campaign. Sleep Out the Vote is an initiative started by State Senator Eric H. Kearney in 2008 to raise awareness for early voting in Ohio.
“Recent efforts by opponents to disenfranchise thousands of Ohio voters spurred our members to take action and show that we will not allow it to happen without a fight,” said Minority Leader Kearney.
There are many benefits to early and absentee voting for those who work during the day, are immobilized, or attend school outside of their district. Taking advantage of the early voting process can decrease the wait time often associated with the lines on Election Day.
“It is imperative that all those who care about liberty, justice, and the right to vote make sure their voices are heard,” said Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland).
Participating counties in the Sleep Out the Vote campaign include: Hamilton, Lucas, Cuyahoga, Franklin and Mahoning.
“I am joining my colleagues and community members to increase early voting in order to increase the vote and voice of our citizens in Ohio,” said Senator Charleta B. Tavares (D-Columbus).
Early voting in Ohio will begin on Tuesday October 2, 2011 at 8:00AM.
BEST PHOTO/INTERVIEW TIMES: Monday, October 1, 2011 8:00 PM
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