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RandySF

(67,789 posts)
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 04:17 PM Aug 21

Arkansas voter registration data shows uptick after Harris launches presidential campaign

Arkansas recorded more voter registration submissions during the days immediately after the top of the Democratic ticket shifted from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris than any other comparable time period this year, state data shows.

More than 4,800 Arkansans submitted voter registration forms to the secretary of state’s office following Biden’s announcement to not seek reelection and Harris’ campaign launch on July 21, according to an analysis of data as of Aug. 1.

“It’s always great to see people get excited about an election and people take more interest in democracy for whatever reason,” said Kristin Foster, deputy director of the voter advocacy group Get Loud Arkansas. “…When something big like this happens, it’s good to see people get energized rather than feel apathetic or see a negative response in it.”

The period from July 21 to Aug. 1 saw a 42% increase in voter registration submissions compared to the average number of forms submitted during similar time periods this year.



https://arkansasadvocate.com/2024/08/21/arkansas-voter-registration-data-shows-uptick-after-harris-launches-presidential-campaign/

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Arkansas voter registration data shows uptick after Harris launches presidential campaign (Original Post) RandySF Aug 21 OP
Good news. TomSlick Aug 21 #1
I'm just happy to move in the right direction. RandySF Aug 21 #2
Any progress is welcome. TomSlick Aug 21 #3
It was until Grifterbee profaned the Guv Mansion by his presence ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 23 #4

TomSlick

(11,631 posts)
1. Good news.
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 07:43 PM
Aug 21

But don't get your hopes up about Arkansas.

It will be a long time before a Democrat wins a state-wide election in Arkansas. The Bubba is strong here.

TomSlick

(11,631 posts)
3. Any progress is welcome.
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 08:02 PM
Aug 21

Who knows, maybe Arkansas will be politically reasonable place in by grand-children's life time.

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