Last week, the Absentee Ballot ‘amp; Voter Registration Drive helped 236 students submit requests for absentee ballots; dozens more students were directed to contact local authorities due to voting rules in their home state.
Those of us working the table were thrilled with the turnout and the positive feedback we heard from everyone who stopped by. We were equally excited that most students were already registered to vote and just needed to get a ballot. Youth voters are going to be key to this Presidential Election, and it is exciting to see so many Fairfield students actively involved.
The event was possible only through collaboration among clubs; many thanks go to members of Debate Team, Students for Social Justice, Students for Life, Vagina Warriors, Alliance, College Republicans and College Democrats.
The politics department and the Office of Student Diversity Programs also provided support and resources, as did the Baron CC staff. It was truly amazing to see students and staff across campus put their own politics aside to ensure students took advantage of their right to vote.
If you still need a ballot, you’re not too late! Fairfield students are eligible to vote in town-pick up a Connecticut registration form at the BCC Info Desk.
If you want to vote in your home state, log on to be absentee.org. You can request to have a ballot sent right to your Fairfield mailbox. Do it by the end of the week so it gets here on time!
Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming election events all across the political spectrum. We all look forward to having our voices heard on Nov. 4th!
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