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KC ELECTION BOARD LAUNCHES VOTER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
VOTE KC! TO ADDRESS ANTICIPATED RECORD TURNOUT IN NOVEMBER

Kansas City, MO--- The Kansas City Election Board (KCEB) announces a voter outreach and education program as it prepares for an anticipated record turnout for the November elections, and possibly the August primary.

"We have a tremendous responsibility to ensure that Kansas City’s 209,000 registered voters are aware of their polling location, registration deadlines and other specific information that will help make their voting experience as easy and stress-free as possible," said Melodie Powell, Chair of the KC Board of Election Commissioners.

The program, titled “ Vote KC!” Voter Outreach Training and Education, focuses on three areas:

  • Address Update Reminders – will help reduce the number of voters arriving at the wrong poll because they neglected to submit a change of address form(#1 cause of lines and telephone calls on election day).
  • Election Worker Recruitment— will help ease the shortage of election day workers including judges, voter assistance and equipment techs. An increased number of voters, fewer poll workers, and fewer voting sites are a prescription for long lines, voter frustration and poll worker burnout.
  • Voter Registration and Education- will help ensure that all eligible citizens are registered, informed and fully prepared to exercise this important right.

Vote KC! also will focus on the first-time voter and those who only vote (“1-in-4’ers”) during a presidential election year –two groups that will be using the computerized voting equipment for the first time. To accommodate this class of voters, KCEB will again provide sites where citizens can “practice” voting or see a demonstration of the voting equipment.

As it has in the past, KCEB will operate Absentee Satellite Voter Information Centers. These satellites, opening July 15th, will provide absentee voting services, voter registration, address change and poll worker recruitment forms.

Utilizing the KCEB website (www.kceb.org), public service announcements, media updates, speaking engagements, and printed materials voters will become aware of the efforts being made to ensure a positive voting experience this fall.

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For a complete media packet containing a list of Absentee Satellite Voter Information Center locations and hours of operation, FAQ’s for the First- Time Voter, or other materials, e-mail us at kceb@kceb.org . Indicate whether you wish the packet mailed or e-mailed.