Delaware Voting Rights Coalition Launches Voter Guide for School

The voter guide is part of a larger effort to increase voter participation in school board elections. **Charito Calvachi-Mateyko**, founder of the Votamos, We Vote Coalition, emphasizes the importance of making voting information accessible to all voters, including Spanish-speaking Delawareans. The guide also includes information on voter accessibility, a legislative and voter education priority for the DVRC. **Andrew Bernstein**, civic engagement counsel at the ACLU of Delaware, notes that voting in school board elections is a way to send a message about community values to elected officials at all levels of government. For more information on voter accessibility, voters can visit [[disability-rights-delaware|Disability Rights Delaware]].

• The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition has launched a public education campaign to inform Delaware voters about the upcoming school board elections
• The voter guide is available in English and Spanish and includes information on the races, voting options, and resources for voters
• The guide prioritizes voter accessibility, with information on accessible voting options and resources for voters with disabilities
• The launch of the voter guide is a positive step towards increasing voter participation in school board elections
• The guide may not be enough to address the systemic issues contributing to low voter turnout

The voter guide is a useful resource for voters looking to learn more about the school board elections. The guide provides information on the races, voting options, and resources for voters, which can help voters make informed decisions. However, it is unclear how effective the guide will be in increasing voter participation, as low voter turnout has been a persistent issue in school board elections. **Andrew Bernstein** notes that voting in school board elections is important, but it is unclear whether the voter guide will be enough to motivate voters to participate. For more information on voter turnout, voters can visit [[league-of-women-voters|League of Women Voters]].

The launch of the voter guide is a positive step towards increasing voter participation in school board elections. By providing voters with accessible and informative resources, the DVRC is helping to empower voters to make informed decisions about their communities. **Jill Itzkowitz** notes that the voter guide is an important tool for voters to learn about the candidates and their positions on key issues. With the guide available in English and Spanish, the DVRC is also helping to break down barriers to voting for historically marginalized communities. For more information on the voter guide, voters can visit [[votamos-we-vote-coalition|Votamos, We Vote Coalition]].

The launch of the voter guide may not be enough to address the underlying issues contributing to low voter participation in school board elections. **Nina Kegelman**, voting rights advocate with Disability Rights Delaware, notes that people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to participating in elections. While the voter guide includes information on accessible voting options, it is unclear whether this will be enough to address the systemic issues that have led to low voter turnout. For more information on accessible voting, voters can visit [[aclu-delaware|ACLU of Delaware]].

Originally reported by Coastal Point