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Participation

Participation. Voters. Want to know what is going on Want to know you are looking out for their best interest Want elected officials to reach out to them Want elected officials to show they care Don’t expect miracles but expect truth Will accept mistakes if you have earned trust

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Participation

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  1. Participation

  2. Voters • Want to know what is going on • Want to know you are looking out for their best interest • Want elected officials to reach out to them • Want elected officials to show they care • Don’t expect miracles but expect truth • Will accept mistakes if you have earned trust • Want elected officials to be responsive

  3. How people participate • Vote • IRONY- they get more involved in National • Attend meetings • Make calls • Interest groups organize

  4. Do they know? • Truly the opinion of the district? • Delegate vs. Trustee • They got elected (issues) • Get re-elected

  5. Realities • Who influences? • Political supporters • Friends • Groups in the district • Political leaders in the district • Public opinion • Lobbyists • Staff • Media • (leadership)

  6. Turnout • Close election • Personal stake • High profile races • Age • Income • Education • Personal contact

  7. Barriers to Voting Property Age Race Gender

  8. Post Civil War South

  9. Participation • Intimidation • Jim Crow laws • White Primary • Poll Tax • Literacy test

  10. Other Barriers • Open v. Closed primary • Caucus v. Primary • Types of districts • Single member • Multi-member • Campaign dollars for upstarts

  11. New “elections”

  12. New Measures • Motor Voter • Same day registration • Vote by mail • Absentee ballots

  13. New Questions • MICROTARGETING • What should be required when one shows up to vote? • Voter Fraud • Constitutional Amendments in Florida

  14. What works ? • How you influence after the election?

  15. Lobby • Lobby • Phone calls to say YES or NO • Emails and letters • Protest • Contribute

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