LEAGUE SUPPORTS FIVE DAY WINDOW FOR ELIGIBLE OHIO VOTERS
Opponents of Window Seek to Deny Access to Voters, Erect Unnecessary Barriers
Washington, DC/Columbus, OH – The League of Women Voters of Ohio (LWVOH) will hold a press roundtable on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 11:00 am to discuss recent attempts by political organizations to erect unnecessary, additional barriers to eligible Ohio voters such as closing the five day window when citizens can both register to vote and vote absentee in this year’s general election. The press roundtable will be held at the State House in the Crypt (ground level). In addition to briefing reporters on implementation of the five day window law, the League will issue a series of recommendations for Ohio voters on how to ensure that they are registered to vote and cast a ballot in 2008.
Joining LWVOH representatives at press roundtable will be national League President, Mary G. Wilson. Wilson is touring the state of Ohio this week to meet with local election officials to discuss preparations for the 2008 elections and stress the importance of casting an informed vote this year. The national League is running PSAs in metropolitan buses in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati that feature the organization’s one-stop-shop for election information – VOTE411.org.
WHO: Linda Lalley, President, League of Women Voter of Ohio
Mary G .Wilson, President, League of Women Voters of the United States
Deidra Reese, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Ohio
WHAT: Press Roundtable Discussion
WHEN: September 17, 2008
11:00 AM
WHERE: State House – Crypt (Ground Level)
WHY: To discuss the League’s support of the five day window law for eligible voters as well as important recommendations for voters to navigate preparations for the 2008 elections.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
