Protect the Vote 2008 Launches Toll Free Number for Voter Protection
Unprecedented number of new voters raises need for public education
Unprecedented number of new voters raises need for public education
October 24, 2008
Contact: Nsombi Lambright. Executive Director, ACLU of Mississippi
Office: 601-354-3408
Email: nlambright@msaclu.org
Jackson, MS. -- As the countdown to the November 4, election nears; the ACLU of Mississippi has helped form a nonpartisan coalition, Protect the Vote 2008, which has launched a statewide campaign designed to educate voters and volunteers about voting rights in Mississippi. The program includes a toll free number, 1-888-601-VOTE (1-888-601-8683), which will be staffed by legal professionals on Nov. 4, to field questions and provide legal assistance for resolving any Election Day concerns.
Materials from Protect the Vote 2008 have been distributed to newly-registered voters around the state reminding them of their rights on Election Day. The program provides voter information and assistance, as well as, expert legal help, poll monitors to help voters understand their rights and voter assistance when problems arise.
Protect the Vote 2008 volunteers must attend a training prior to Election Day sponsored by the coalition. Individuals who want to volunteer on Election Day for Protect the Vote 2008 can call Yumeka Rushing (Protect the Vote 2008 coordinator) at 601-201-5311 or contact her via e-mail at yrushing@gmail.com.
Protect the Vote 2008 is a nonpartisan coalition. Participating organizations include: the Mississippi State Conference NAACP in partnership with the ACLU of Mississippi, Magnolia Bar Association, the Mississippi Association for Justice and the Mississippi Center for Justice.
For more information about the work of the ACLU of Mississippi please visit www.msaclu.org
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