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A record number of hip-hop heads are expected to cast their votes Tuesday—a historic enrollment that may swing the presidential election against Republican incumbent George Bush.
But William "Upski" Wimsatt, Director of The League of Pissed-Off Voters, has a message for hip-hop voters: Don’t forget the other 90% of the ballot.
"Most of us go to vote for President,” Upski told AllHipHop.com. “Then we look at the rest of the ballot like it’s a surprise question on a pop quiz.”
The political activist said many hip-hop voters often neglect local offices up for appointment.
According to Upski, these local races are crucial since many are determined by a few hundred votes or less.
“We can move those types of numbers,” said Upski. “That’s the next level of the game.”
He and the League of Pissed-Off Voters researched elections throughout the country to offer hip-hop voters a useful resource—a guide covering local races from over 70 cities in 28 states.
The voter guide also provides information on finding local polling locations and is available for download on indyvoter.org.
“These shiesty politicians are about to be fired–judges, school board, state reps, the whole nine,” Upski declared. “They are not ready for the hip-hop generation to come to the polls and flex our muscle in local races.”
Upski further recommended first-time voters to set an alarm and arrive early when lines are short on Election Day.
Voters should also carry ID and proof of address to be safe, and print additional copies of the voter guide for others.
“Bring music [because] you might have to wait in line,” Upski advised. “We're going to turn Tuesday, November 2 into one gigantic block party.”
Upski also urged voters to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE should they need legal assistance.
Source: allhiphop.com
But William "Upski" Wimsatt, Director of The League of Pissed-Off Voters, has a message for hip-hop voters: Don’t forget the other 90% of the ballot.
"Most of us go to vote for President,” Upski told AllHipHop.com. “Then we look at the rest of the ballot like it’s a surprise question on a pop quiz.”
The political activist said many hip-hop voters often neglect local offices up for appointment.
According to Upski, these local races are crucial since many are determined by a few hundred votes or less.
“We can move those types of numbers,” said Upski. “That’s the next level of the game.”
He and the League of Pissed-Off Voters researched elections throughout the country to offer hip-hop voters a useful resource—a guide covering local races from over 70 cities in 28 states.
The voter guide also provides information on finding local polling locations and is available for download on indyvoter.org.
“These shiesty politicians are about to be fired–judges, school board, state reps, the whole nine,” Upski declared. “They are not ready for the hip-hop generation to come to the polls and flex our muscle in local races.”
Upski further recommended first-time voters to set an alarm and arrive early when lines are short on Election Day.
Voters should also carry ID and proof of address to be safe, and print additional copies of the voter guide for others.
“Bring music [because] you might have to wait in line,” Upski advised. “We're going to turn Tuesday, November 2 into one gigantic block party.”
Upski also urged voters to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE should they need legal assistance.
Source: allhiphop.com
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