Despite what had been an increase of 8 million citizens in the eligible population turnout declined by some 5 million voters. Some 33 million eligible voters did not vote. Turnout citizens declined in every state except six, and yes, massachusetts, and all of the new england are states where weve seen that decline. The numb a troubling in certain groups; black, brown, native americans and the poor, but thats where an Organization Called mass vote comes in. It works to register, educate and mobilize voters in underrepresented communities in massachusetts, with an eye on promoting social, and Racial Justice through the ballot. My guest is mass vote clyburn crawford, she grew up in boston, joining her is angel winster, mass votes youth coordinator. She is boston native who recently graduated from Syracuse University where she earned a dual degree in Political Science and policy studies. Welcome, ladies, to higher ground. Thank you for having us. My pleasure, indeed. Tell us, sheryl, what
The head of a leading reform group says Southeastern Massachusetts cities should take a page out of Rhode Island’s book to address a lack of voter participation.
BOSTON — Good government groups are prodding lawmakers to authorize same-day voter registration as part of a broader overhaul of the state’s election laws.