Gwen Moore Hosts National Voter Registration Day Press Conference
Washington, DC,
September 24, 2012
Not only is voting historically relevant, it is a critically important issue to our community. Moreover, the restrictive voting laws disproportionately affect minorities, the elderly, the young, and low-income communities.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Milwaukee, WI – On Tuesday, September 25, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) in conjunction with members of the Congressional Black Caucus will host a press conference recognizing National Voter Registration Day at 11:00am at the Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda. This press conference will seek to: • register constituents to vote; • re-register members of the community to vote; • encourage those who are unable to go to the polls, to register to vote absentee; • inform voters about suppressive laws that could affect Wisconsin voters, and; • bring awareness to voters and the media about voting rights and our fight against suppressive measures. “Immediately following the 2008 election, many states, including our home state of Wisconsin, have enacted or proposed strict voting laws that impose unfair restrictions on eligible voters across the country,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “It has been estimated that block-the-vote efforts through restrictive voting legislation could prevent as many as 5 million people from registering to vote and/or casting a ballot this election year nationwide. “My colleagues and I are fighting back because voting is a fundamental right of every American citizen. Not only is voting historically relevant, it is a critically important issue to our community. Moreover, the restrictive voting laws disproportionately affect minorities, the elderly, the young, and low-income communities. During this election year, members of the Congressional Black Caucus are doing all we can to protect voting rights and to ensure that no eligible voter is turned away from the ballot box. Our members are doing everything from speaking out vocally against restrictive state voting laws, to proposing federal legislation to maintain access to the ballot box, working with local and state elected officials and working with outside organizations to educate voters on the voting laws within their states. I cordially invite you to join me in making sure all Americans are registered on National Voter Registration Day.” WHO: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Mayor Tom Barrett Alderwoman Milele Coggs Attorney James Hall- President of the NAACP, Milwaukee Branch Attorney Richard Saks- Hawks, Quindel SC, Attorneys at Law WHAT: National Voter Registration Day Press Conference WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:00AM CT WHERE: Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda 200 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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