Richmond County Democrats urge getting out to vote, no to mayor vote

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s beginning to look like election day in Augusta, voting machines getting set up across the city and a call to use them.

“We want to encourage all of our citizens to go out and vote tomorrow. Take someone with you,” said Reverend Anthony Booker of Broadway Baptist Church.

The Richmond County Democratic Party sending a get out the vote message and not just for the Democratic primary.

“You are the instrument of change, historically been the instrument of change. We need to continue to make sure that happens. Of course we want all people to go out and vote, too, because that’s how democracy continues to go forward,” said Georgia state senator Harold Jones.

A slow turnout for early voting was one reason for the press conference.

“We had seven percent of the people showed up for early voting. Seven percent out of 120-thousand people who are registered to vote,” said L.C. Myles Vice Chair of the Richmond County Democratic Party

One question before all voters is the referendum to allow the mayor to vote, State Representative Gloria Frazier speaking against it.

“This is a power grab. I need you all to understand that I have already voted no, I’m not encouraging you, I’m asking you all to go out tomorrow in number and let’s vote this down,” said Frazier.

But the public will have no say if they leave these voting machines alone.

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