First Day of Early Voting in the Lansing City Election and Souls to the Polls Trunk-or-Treat: A Halloween Voting Education Event for Families
- The Chronicle News
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Lansing – On Saturday, October 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Lansing City Clerk’s Office and multiple community organizations are organizing a Halloween-themed event to promote voter participation and citizen engagement in the 6th annual Souls to the Polls: Trunk-or-Treat. There will be music, costumes, candy, and lots of fun.
At the newly opened Lansing Elections Office at 701 W Jolly Rd, Lansing voters will be able to participate in Early Voting by feeding their own ballot into a tabulator, in a similar experience to voting on Election Day. Any registered voter in Lansing has the right to vote early in person up to and on Election Day.
Meanwhile, the outdoors will transform into a unique trick-or-treating experience. The public is invited to walk through the lot and collect candy, toys, and other fun items from Lansing’s many participating organizations. It is a fun, non-partisan event for the entire family.
Inside, voters of all ages will also be able to participate in a mock Halloween special election to learn the voting process by voting for their favorite Halloween character, favorite candy, and a “proposal” about sharing candy with children who are unable to go out trick-or-treating.
“We are so excited to be able to work with community partners to engage the community and educate our youth about voting,” said Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope. “At the same time, we can provide this new option for early voting that voters approved, which will be convenient for many people with hectic schedules.”
For more information about voting, please visit lansingvotes.gov or contact the Lansing City Clerk’s Office at (517) 483-4131.