CHICAGO: Faith leaders aim to double voter turnout in April 4 election

[RandySF]

Just 32% of registered voters cast a ballot in the the first round of voting in Chicago’s municipal elections Feb. 28th. For those who have fought for voting rights, this percentage is unacceptable – which is why faith and community leaders will gather Sunday in a major push to double this turnout in the April 4th runoff.

Rev. Al Sharpton will be in Chicago to deliver the keynote address at Sunday’s event, which will take place at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd.

The church’s senior pastor, Marshall E. Hatch Sr., spoke to the historical significance of the April 4th election.

“We are calling for everyone in our community to vote by April 4th to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on this date 55 years ago … This is a generational election that will determine the direction of our city for years to come.”

Rev. Stephen Thurston II of New Covenant Baptist Church added: “If the West and the South sides show up to vote, we will ensure that our communities will not be left behind.”




http://austintalks.org/2023/03/faith-leaders-aim-to-double-voter-turnout-in-april-4-election/

[former9thward]

1. Harold Washington was the last to get a good turnout on the West and South sides.

But Brandon Johnson is not a Harold. And an outsider like Sharpton will not get people to turn out either. I doubt the turnout will be much better in ten days.