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NAACP B-4019 hosting ‘Party to the Poll’ event

By Sharon Wren,

1 days ago

The Davenport Branch #4019 B Metrocom NAACP will host a public, nonpartisan “Party to the Poll” event on Saturday, October 31 from 12 – 3 p.m. at the Friends of MLK Center, 501 N. Brady Street in Davenport.

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The free community event will feature food, entertainment, music and important voting information to educate and encourage citizens to participate in the voting process. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

The main goal of “Party to the Poll” is to increase voter participation in the local community by making sure citizens can access information and resources to help them make informed decisions and exercise their right to vote.

“Party to the Poll” is a nonpartisan event and does not promote or endorse any political party or candidate. It focuses on voter education, community engagement and increasing voter participation across the Davenport area.

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