Bliss Institute Speaker to Discuss Importance of Voter Registration

Akron, Ohio, April 2, 2008 -- Randy Brinson, founder and chairman of Redeem the Vote, will discuss “Voter Registration: The Key to Victory in 2008” in a seminar sponsored by the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron.

The program is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 in Leigh Hall Room 207.

Redeem the Vote is a nonprofit group founded in 2003 to improve voter registration and participation among young people of faith.

During the 2000 election, evangelical participation was estimated to be limited by 4 million voters who had been disenfranchised. During the 2004 election, Redeem the Vote registered more than 78,000 people, outpacing all other faith-based voter outreach efforts combined.

Subsequent data compiled by the Pew Foundation and USA Today confirmed that the “value voters” and increased participation among people of faith significantly influenced the election, with Redeem the Vote being one of the most influential.

Brinson is the sixth speaker in a seven-part series focusing on the presidential primaries and general election.

The presentation is free; however, due to limited seating, please register at 330-972-5182.

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