Schoharie County to be honored for voter turnout
According to a news release rom the county, Schoharie had a 74% voter turnout rate in the November 2024 election.
The 'Rejoice the Vote's' Votingest Award will be formally presented to the Board of Supervisors at its June 20 meeting on the third floor of the Schoharie County Office Building at 284 Main Street in Schoharie. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.
According to the release, the award is given by Rejoice the Vote, a non-profit, non-partisan project in Tompkins County 'whose mission is to honor this history of voting rights in the U.S. and to encourage a culture of voting as a critical right and a reason for joyful celebration.'
Assemblyman Chris Tague, state Sen. Peter Oberacker and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik have been invited to the award ceremony, along with Election Commissioners Ken Schweigard and Clifford Hay, according to the release.
Tague. R-Schoharie, said, 'It's an inspiring act of patriotism to see voters in Schoharie County showed up at the polls in November 2024 at such a high rate. One of the greatest civic challenges we face in the 21st century is inspiring voters to make their voices heard and show up on Election Day. A turnout rate of 74% in Schoharie County surpassed the turnout rate nationwide, and I feel so proud to represent a community that remains engaged and active in the voting process.'
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