Voter turnout

U.S. Companies Launch New "Time To Vote" Campaign

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Elections, Voting, Politics, Group decision-making, Vote.org, Government, Voter turnout, Early voting, Postal voting, The Voter Participation Center

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Companies across the United States are supporting the Time to Vote campaign, a nonpartisan effort led by CEOs, aimed at increasing voter participation.

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  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Companies across the United States are supporting the Time to Vote campaign, a nonpartisan effort led by CEOs, aimed at increasing voter participation.
  • The Time to Vote campaign also aims to increase awareness about the steps employers can take to allow time for their employees to vote.
  • The companies joining this campaign are committed to increasing voter participation through programs such as paid time off, a day without meetings and resources for mail-in ballots and early voting.
  • If your company is interested in joining the Time to Vote campaign, visit MakeTimeToVote.org .

Payment to Poor Families Increases Voter Turnout Among Their Children

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Friday, September 14, 2018
Elections, Voter turnout, Disadvantaged, Poverty

Voting increased among young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds after their families began receiving regular disbursements of unearned income, the study says.

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  • Voting increased among young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds after their families began receiving regular disbursements of unearned income, the study says.
  • "That certainly helps underscore our view that extra income can encourage civic activity among children from poor families," says Simeonova.
  • "Regardless of the exact reasons, the additional income narrowed the turnout gap between children from disadvantaged families and their better-off peers," says Simeonova.
  • "Our new study suggests that social policies aimed at reducing economic disadvantage may also help improve voter turnout in future generations."

Rock Da Vote Event September 18th

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Elections, Voter registration, Wicker Park, Voter turnout, Wicker

HIGHLAND, Ind., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In an effort to increase voter turnout in Lake County, IN, the "Rock Da Vote in Da Region"music event will be held Tuesday, September 18, from 6:00 to 10:30 pm at Wicker Park Social Center.

Key Points: 
  • HIGHLAND, Ind., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In an effort to increase voter turnout in Lake County, IN, the "Rock Da Vote in Da Region"music event will be held Tuesday, September 18, from 6:00 to 10:30 pm at Wicker Park Social Center.
  • This event is sponsored by the Lake County Democratic Central Committee and the Lake County Young Democrats.
  • Betsy Hunt, who organized the event, said, "Our goal is twofold: to increase voter registration and get the 18-21-year-old voters out.
  • Rock da Vote is fashioned after the successful Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, which provides a beautiful outdoor area to sit, relax and enjoy the music.