This year’s voting process has already experienced more turmoil than most previous elections. In response, the Democratic Party of Arkansas (DPA) announced Friday that it created a voter protection hotline.
Concerns about the coronavirus triggered a significant increase in requests for absentee ballots. In Pulaski county alone, around 22,000 absentee ballot requests have been processed. Accusations and fears over attempts at voter suppression across the country have made national headlines. Hannah Burdette, who oversees the hotline (501.299.5589) for the DPA, said these are some reasons an Arkansas-specific hotline is needed.
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Democratic Party Of Arkansas Introduces Voter Protection Hotline
This year's voting process has already experienced more turmoil than most previous elections. In response, the Democratic Party of Arkansas (DPA) announced Friday that it created a voter protection hotline. Concerns about the coronavirus triggered a significant increase in requests for absentee ballots. In Pulaski county alone, around 22,000 absentee ballot requests have been processed.