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SHARICE DAVIDS TEAMS WITH KCK ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST ‘SOULS TO THE POLLS’ VOTER EVENT KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Sharice Davids, Democratic candidate in the Kansas Third Congressional District, is working with several local organizations in Kansas City, Kan. to encourage civic engagement and voter turnout ahead of the Aug. 7 primary election. The Davids’ campaign has teamed with New Bethel Church and the NBC Community Development Center to host “Souls to the Polls” on Saturday, Aug. 4. The family-friendly community event on the grounds of New Bethel will feature food, music, and yard games. A group will then parade to the polls together to cast early ballots. Rides will also be available for those who prefer. “Voting is the backbone of our democracy,” Davids said. “I’m proud to work with New Bethel Church and the NBC CDC to help facilitate and encourage voting in the Kansas City, Kansas community.” Press is welcome to attend. Details below: Souls to the Polls New Bethel Church: 745 Walker Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 1:30 pm – 4 pm Sharice to speak at 2:30 pm Walk to the polls begins at 3 pm ###
About Sharice Davids: A proud Kansan, Sharice Davids was raised by a single mom. After graduating from Johnson County Community College, she earned an Ivy League law degree from Cornell. She went on to work for President Barack Obama as a White House Fellow. Sharice has focused her career on bringing equality to underserved communities and providing more opportunities to help middle-class families get ahead. She’ll work to expand access to affordable health care, strengthen our public schools, make college more affordable and invest in our infrastructure to create more good-paying jobs.
