Clairemont Democratic Club

Coming off an Election Day with extremely low voter turnout, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced on Friday that he will introduce legislation to make Election Day a national holiday. “In America, we should be celebrating our democracy and doing everything possible to make it easier for people to participate in the political process. Election Day should be a national holiday so that everyone has the time and opportunity to vote. While this would not be a cure-all, it would indicate a national commitment to create a more vibrant democracy,” said Sanders, who was not on the ballot on Tuesday.

In Vermont, only 43.7 percent of registered voters cast ballots, the worst turnout on record, according to an Associated Press analysis. Nationwide, preliminary indications are that the total turnout was only 36.6 percent, according to the United States Elections Project at the University of Florida. The big drop-off from presidential election years…

The League of Women Voters of San Diego
invites you to attend a
Meet the Candidates Reception and Forum
for the following positions to be decided with the November 4 election:

• State Senate, Districts 36, 38 and 40;
• State Assembly, Districts 71, 77, 78 and 79;
• San Diego City Council, District 6;
• San Diego Community College, Districts A and E;
• Superior Court Judge, Office 25; and
• San Diego Unified School Board, Area B.

When
Wednesday, October 1, 6 – 8 pm

Where
Hall of Champions in Balboa Park

Moderated by Carl Luna, PhD
Professor of Political Science, San Diego Mesa College

• Candidates will each make two minute introductory statements.
• Time will be provided to network and ask questions of candidates in an informal atmosphere.
• Forum will follow League of Women Voters protocols.
• Light refreshments will be served.
• The public is invited.

If you have questions, please call Jeanne Brown, LWVSD…