Marshall student-athletes start Vote with the Herd campaign

Marshall student-athletes start Vote with the Herd campaign

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Goal is to education and emphasize the importance of civic engagement and voice

For immediate release

Date: September 20, 2022

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University student-athletes have started a campaign called "Vote with the Herd," which is an initiative aimed at increasing voter registration.

The goal is to educate and emphasize the importance of civic engagement and voice," said Samantha LaFon, President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. "It is a civic duty that determines our country's elected leaders, who decide the rules and regulations that affect our daily lives.LaFon"Voting is more than filling out a ballot," said Samantha

"As student-athletes, we should exercise this right and do sso in a manner that supports not only ourselves, but our teammates, community and nation."

To register as a West Virginia resident, CLICK HERE.

For non-West Virginia residents, CLICK HERE.

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