NEWS RELEASE: Collier County Launches Their 11th Annual High School Voter Registration Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Trish Robertson
Trish.Robertson@CollierVotes.gov
(239) 252-8052
Cell: (239) 776-1131
Collier County, Fla.—August 29, 2024: In an effort to encourage civic participation and help future voters, Collier County Supervisor of Elections Melissa R. Blazier is launching the 11th Annual High School Voter Registration Challenge. This unique initiative aims to engage high school students across Collier County by promoting voter registration and education.
"This is a big election year, and it is so important that the young voters in our community are prepared for the upcoming election. We are thrilled to team up with Collier County Public Schools again to educate students and help them get election ready,” Melissa R. Blazier, Collier County Supervisor of Elections.
The High School Voter Registration Challenge will kick off on September 3 and the following schools have already signed up to participate: Aubrey Rogers High School, Barron Collier High School, Beacon High School, First Baptist Academy, Golden Gate High School, Immokalee High School, Lely High School, Marco Island Academy, and Palmetto Ridge High School. During this period, participating schools will compete to achieve the highest voter registration and pre-registration among their school’s eligible student population. The winning school will be awarded a plaque which will be presented by Melissa R. Blazier, Collier County Supervisor of Elections.
Registered voters must be US citizens and at least 18 years old. Students can pre-register to vote at 16 and 17 years old. Visit www.CollierVotes.gov to view past winners of the challenge and other upcoming voter outreach events.
Schools interested in participating in this challenge can contact the Supervisor of Elections office at (239) 252-8683.
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