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Election Education for Everyday People
HOUGHTON -- Ever wonder how elections are run and votes are counted? Come find out! Former East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks will present Election Education for Everyday People, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, at the Michigan Tech Van Pelt Library, in the East Reading Room. Wicks will describe how voter registration and the counting of ballots happens in Michigan, and how local voting precincts work to ensure that voting is secure and accurate. According to a press release, this factual, non-partisan presentation will share how state elections are administered, enhancing public understanding about election processes and procedures.
The Michigan Tech campus community and the greater Keweenaw community are invited to attend. Snacks will be provided.
“Elections are safe, secure, and thanks to recent reforms -- more accessible than ever. As a seasoned election administrator, I look forward to providing information about how our elections are conducted," said Wicks. "As we move into this important election cycle, Michigan voters should feel confident that their ballots will be counted whether voting in-person or absentee. I look forward to providing reassurance and answering questions that voters have.”
This event is hosted by Up North Advocacy Education Fund and co-sponsored by Michigan United and Michigan Tech’s Voter Engagement Coalition, which promotes non-partisan civic learning and participation at Michigan Tech.