Election Protection (866-OUR-VOTE) Hotlines to Provide Non-Partisan Assistance to Florida Voters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUGUST 27, 2018

ELECTION PROTECTION AND FLORIDA PARTNERS TO PROVIDE NON-PARTISAN VOTING ASSISTANCE TO PRIMARY VOTERS 

Toll-Free Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) is Live on Primary Day for Voter Assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Election Protection, the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, in conjunction with our partner organizations Black Youth Vote!, Black Women’s Roundtable, Common Cause Florida, New Florida Majority and State Voices Florida Table, will provide assistance to voters in Florida during their August 28 Primary.

Legal volunteers will staff the non-partisan Election Protection hotlines live 7am until 10pm EDT to answer questions and assist voters encountering problems voting. Leading up to the primary, the hotlines will be monitored for voice messages.

“The Election Protection 866-OUR-VOTE hotline is a resource for all eligible voters who face problems registering or voting, seek to report complaints or ballot shortages, or otherwise need information to meaningfully participate in elections in their community,” said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “Election Protection stands ready to help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to exercise the fundamental right to vote.”

The Election Protection hotlines are:

Election Protection works year-round, to help all American voters through field monitors, voter education and an expansive network of national partners and state advocates to respond to voters’ questions and concerns. The 866-OUR-VOTE hotline will be live starting on National Voter Registration Day until the November midterm election.