On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:00am, the community will gather for it's 3rd Rally of the week in the run-off election season. The rally will be held at the Eureka School, 409 E 7th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Saturday Morning at 9:00am.
The community will walk to the Forrest County Courthouse for the last day to cast an absentee vote. The walk, known as the "Vernon Dahmer Walk" will kickoff at 9:30am. Saturday, November 24 is the last day to cast an early ballot known as an absentee ballot from 8am - 12:00 Noon.
Organizers say the goal is to get at least 500 absentee votes cast. To date, 436 votes have already been cast. Even if you can't vote, organizers say come out and walk anyway for support.
All students, school educators, veterans, and American Red Cross responders can vote early. If you are 65 years or older, handicap, or disabled, you also can vote early. If you think you will have to work or think you will be out of town on Tuesday, Nov 27, you also can qualify. You do NOT need to bring any supporting documents as to why you are voting early. All you need is a picture I.D.
Early this week, the two previous rallies drawn national attention with two prominent public figures, Senator Cory Booker, possible 2020 presidential candidate, and Rev. Dr. William Barber II, keynote speaker at both National Democratic Convention and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin's Funeral, all opposing Cindy Hyde Smith after continued offensive language toward African Americans and democrats.
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