Tuesday, November 6th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 2018) – Election Protection, the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, will host a press conference on Election Day 2018 at its National Call Center headquarters “War Room” in Washington, DC. Following the briefing, journalists will have the opportunity to observe Election Protection staff and trained call center volunteers.
Election Protection has ramped up its efforts to safeguard voting rights across the country through its voter assistance hotlines – available now through Election Day – and through the deployment of thousands of volunteer poll monitors stationed around the country.
Through its 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, Election Protection connects with voters, poll monitors and voter education, as well as its expansive network of national partners and state advocates, to respond to any questions or concerns voters may have.
Anyone who sees voter suppression or misinformation—online or offline—can report it to Election Protection by calling our hotline (866-OUR-VOTE, 866-687-8683) or by tweeting @866OURVOTE. Election Protection can also provide correct voting information and assist with other difficulties voters may encounter at the polls.
WHAT: Election Protection Hotline Call Center Press Conference
WHEN: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 — 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
WITH:
- Kristen Clarke, President – Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- Karen Hobert Flynn, President, – Common Cause
- Christine Chen, Executive Director, APIA Vote
- Maya Berry, Executive Director, Arab American Institute
- Angela Manso, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs – NALEO
Additional groups present for media availability post press conference: NAACP; Rock The Vote; National Coalition for Black Civic Participation; Brennan Center for Justice; We the Action; All Voting is Local; League of Women Voter; ACLU; Verified Voting; Naleo
RSVP to press@lawyerscommittee.org with the names of each member of your team who plan to attend. The building has a stringent security policy. Each guest must sign in and have a pre-arranged appointment to enter.
For more information on Election Protection click here.
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