by Lucita Jones
The League of Women Voters of the Tennessee Valley joins the nation celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 by holding our inaugural Saturday Drive-Up Voter Services Event on Saturday August 1, 2020 at the Huntsville Madison County Senior Center at 2200 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 from 10am until 2pm.
The League of Women Voters of the United States is the preeminent organization that bridges the gap between the voter and the election process. Voting is a fundamental right and should be exercised by all who want to participate. With urgency, we all should work to increase the number of voters participating.
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of all Alabamians causing tumult, fear, and chaos. Alabama’s citizens face a credible risk of being infected while participating in the most fundamental right of democracy – voting. The League of Women Voters believes that no one should have to choose between their health and exercising the right to vote. The League of Women Voters of the Tennessee Valley developed the Drive-Up Voter Services Clinics to assist all Alabama citizens find a safe way to vote.
The following al a carte services will be provided free of charge:
• Voter Registration (paper or on the citizen’s phone)
• Absentee Ballot Application Forms (Municipal and General)
• Witness for Absentee Ballot Affidavit Envelope
• Envelopes and stamps to mail absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots
• Photo ID copying service
• Opt-in text service for Voter Rights Restoration evaluation and assistance (with next steps)
• Election reminder texts
• Answer your Voting questions! On August 1st, the Alabama Secretary of State’s Voter Identification Van will also be available to issue FREE voter identification cards. The following Drive Up Voter Services locations have been scheduled to date:
• August 1, 2020 Huntsville Madison County Senior Center at 2200 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL from 10am until 2pm.
• August 15, 2020, Huntsville Downtown Library at 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL from 10am until 2pm.
• August 29, 2020, Athens Library at 603 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL from 10am until 2pm.
• September 12, 2020, Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama at 2901 Fairbanks St NW, Huntsville, AL