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Get Out the Vote

GET OUT THE STATE OUTLOOK The five states with the highest rates of voter turnout VOTE? in 2008. ALL S introduced voter suppression laws. 1) MINNESOTA 2) WISCONSIN NOPE After a surge in voter interest and participation in 2008, voter suppression efforts across the country have been on the rise. **** NOPE 3) MAINE NOPE 4) NEW HAMPSHIRE 5) COLORADO SHRINKING THE GAP NOPE The levels of participation by African-American. Hispanic and এ NOPE Asian voters all increased from 2004 to 2008, reducing the voter participation gap between minority and white voters. 5,000,000 THE INCREASE 16 30 VOTER SUPPRESSION Increased minority voter turnout resulted in unprecedented Voter Participation Gap 2004-2008 After record voter turnout in 2008, diversity in the 2008 election. U.S. Census Bureau data show an increase of approximately 5 million voters. more than 30 states introduced voter Between White Atrican-American suppression legistation in 2011: 16 states passed such measures. Voters 6.9% 0.9% NEW VOTER VOTER REGISTRATION Barriers to voter registration will make it harder for Americans to participate in our democracy. -2004- -2008- 2.1 million more African-American voters cast ballots in 2008 than in THE (EXPECTED) DECREASE 2004. EARLY VOTING 5,000,000 NOV 15% More Votes With new voter suppression laws in effect, an estimated Without early voting, voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day will not be able to vote. 15% Fewer Votes 2008-2012 5 million eligible voters could be kept from registering and/or casting a ballot in 2012. 2.1 million more Hispanic voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2004. VOTER ID 28% More Votes Voter ID requirements limit the number of voters who are able to 28% Fewer Votes cast a ballot. ACLU Sources 1.2,3 Pew Research Center 4 | Brennan Center for Justice 5|United States Clection Project ACLU.org/Vote

Get Out the Vote

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After a surge in voter interest and participation in 2008, voter suppression efforts across the country have been on the rise.

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