Empowering Democracy: Importance of Voting and Civic Engagement
Encouraging voter participation in Tennessee, this content emphasizes the significance of every vote and provides resources for voter registration, absentee voting, and civic engagement. It highlights the impact of felony convictions on voting rights and suggests actions to promote awareness and contact representatives for change.
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Giving everyone a voice Every vote matters Only a few more in Clinton s favor in some key states and the election would have turned out differently
Election Day Tuesday November 3 Early voting Wed. Oct. 14- Thur. Oct. 29
Voting Resources https://www.vote.org/ Check your registration status, register to vote, find your polling place https://www.shelbyvote.com/ Register to vote, apply for absentee voting 901.222.6800 Shelby county election committee
Absentee Voting Must send in request before October 27 USPS recommends sending ballots at least a week before election day Request by Oct. 20 to receive ballot in time to send
The voteless In Tennessee, anyone convicted of an infamous crime (felony) automatically has their voting rights stripped away They may petition for restoration but are not guaranteed rights back Certain crimes are never eligible for restoration Based on when the crime was committed 21% of African Americans in TN cannot vote
What can we do? 1 2 3 Spread the word!! https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative Contact Representatives https://www.house.gov/re presentatives/find-your- representative https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=TN Contact Senators https://www.senate.gov/g eneral/contact_informatio n/senators_cfm.cfm?State =TN https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=TN https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=TN https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=TN https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
