Timberwolves and Lynx Pack the Vote for November 2 Municipal Elections
September 23, 2021 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx today announced the return of Pack the Vote, an initiative to provide the Twin Cities and local communities nonpartisan voter education.
In its second year, the annual program supports Timberwolves and Lynx fans and the community helping individuals stay informed about local and national elections, provide educational voter resources, and voter support for future elections.
"Pack the Vote encourages all to participate in their local elections," said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson. "Increasing voter turnout and promoting civic engagement in our communities builds a more equitable society."
Pack the Vote, in collaboration with When We All Vote, I am a voter, and The League of Women Voters Minneapolis and League of Women Voters Saint Paul, launched the following resources today:
Voter Registration portal: An online portal assists fans with voter registration in their respective states, not limited to Minnesota. Access the online portal and register to vote here.
Text Service: Fans can text the word "PACK" to 26797 to register to vote, check their registration status and receive reminders leading up to Election Day.
Pack The Vote website: The Pack the Vote website provides fans with access to voter education, resources, and volunteer opportunities at polling sites on Election Day via Power the Polls, as well as access to the voter registration portal. Visit the Pack the Vote website here.
Voter Registration Sessions: The Timberwolves and Lynx are partnering with Summit Academy OIC and The Sanneh Foundation to host registration events in Minneapolis on Oct. 7th and Saint Paul on Oct. 8th. The League of Women Voters Minneapolis and Saint Paul chapters will be onsite to assist volunteers with registration efforts. Both Summit Academy OIC and The Sanneh Foundation are recent NBA Foundation award recipients for their outstanding work elevating Black communities through employment and career development.
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