With heightened concerns this year about voter suppression and intimidation, voting rights advocates are planning a large presence at polling places.
Earlier this year, several Springfield-based and statewide organizations formed the Springfield Election Protection Coalition. They’ve been recruiting and training volunteers to help voters know their rights.
WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with one of the leaders of the Springfield Coalition, Lamont Scott, project director for MOCHA (Men of Color Health Awareness).
People who experience problems voting can call or text 866-OUR-VOTE , that’s 866-687-8683.
