Get In 'Formation' and Speak Out for Local Community Ballots

  • August 15, 2024
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RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Stephanie Mahina, dives deep into the Pasifika community in the Beehive State. Tune in to explore voter outreach and the upcoming elections with Utah Pacific Islander Civic Engagement Coalition, Comunidades Unidas and Ignite! Utah. Plus, Day Won Back-to-School Drive.

Malo 'Aupito for tuning into tonight's RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Community Host Stephanie Mahina. Check out the following people, organizations and/or events and get plugged into your community!

Day Won Utah's Siolo “solo” Toala, Michael Ulibarri, Mena Naea are part of a team of individuals whose purpose is to motivate our youth, of ALL ethnicities, to further their education and become engaged with their communities."

Jenilyn Su’a, Utah Pacific Islander Civic Engagement Coalition (UPICEC ) and Vice Chair of Asian Pacific Island Democratic Caucus encourages Utah to get out and vote. UPICEC aims have Pasifika community members involved in their local government.

Brianna Puga, Comunidades Unidas & Voto Latino Utah Chapter - "We are the Utah State-wide Chapter of Voto Latino working to promote voter registration and participation, civic engagement, and community amongst the Latinx population in Utah!"

Guadalupe Galvez-Zamora, Puga's intern for the Vota Por 2 campaign from Comunidades Unidas. A first-generation college student at the University of Utah studying Political Science and Sociology.

Jenessa Jimoh, Ignite! Utah "Jenessa Jimoh is a dynamic community leader, advocate, and political enthusiast with a passion for promoting civic engagement and fostering youth in leadership."

VOTER INFORMATION: 

  • Sept. 20: Ballots sent out to Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

  • Oct. 15: By-mail ballots mailed to voters for Regular General Election

  • Oct. 22: In-person early voting begins

  • Oct. 25: Last day to register to vote for the general election *** by 5:00 p.m. MST *** Same-day voter registration is available on Election Day by visiting a vote center in person. Find more information on vote.utah.gov or contact your county clerk.

  • Oct. 29: In-person early voting begins at satellite locations

  • Oct. 29: Last day to request a by-mail ballot

  • Nov. 1: In-person early voting ends

  • Nov. 4: Ballot postmark deadline

  • Nov. 5: General Election

Rallies & Resources in the Pasifika Community:

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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