OUR VOICE, OUR VOTE ARIZONA LAUNCHES ‘POWER OF US’ CAMPAIGN, ENDORSES GALLEGO AND BIDEN-HARRIS

As part of its get-out-the-vote campaign called The Power of Us, Our Voice, Our Vote also pledges to knock on one million doors before the 2024 election on Nov. 5

Phoenix, Ariz. (July 10, 2024) – Today Our Voice, Our Vote Arizona (OVOV AZ), a member-led organization committed to advocating for sustainable progressive public policies in Arizona, announced its endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate Ruben Gallego and the Biden-Harris Presidential ticket in the 2024 election. These endorsements come at a critical moment in the race, drawing attention to what is at stake if voters do not defeat Donald Trump and Kari Lake. 

In addition to the endorsements, OVOV AZ also announced the launch of its statewide electoral and organizing campaign called The Power of Us to knock on one million doors and organize Black communities to boost voter turnout in November. 

Both announcements were made during a launch event at Eastlake Park Community Center, where 100 canvassers and organizers from across the state gathered to kick off the Power of Us campaign before heading into a day-long training. 

“Biden, Harris, and Gallego have earned our endorsement because they will protect the progress we’ve made. They have demonstrated their commitment to the progressive future we’re fighting for,” said Sena Mohammed, executive director of OVOV AZ. “Reproductive rights are on the ballot. Immigration is on the ballot. Democracy itself is on the ballot. We’re not just trying to empower the Black community in Arizona to vote, we’re also trying to change the entire political landscape in our state. Elections are won and lost by slim margins in Arizona — and Black voters hold more power than people think.”

Upholding its position as one of the largest community and voter engagement organizations in Arizona, OVOV AZ has set an ambitious goal to knock on one million doors this election cycle. As part of the Power of Us campaign, OVOV AZ will also host statewide community town halls and launch mobilization events to encourage voters to cast their ballots this November. Volunteers and canvassers will prioritize mobilizing voters in the New American Majority, a diverse group that includes young people between the ages of 18 and 35, unmarried women, and people of color. According to a report by the Voter Participation Center, Arizona has one of the top 10 largest populations of unregistered people of color in the nation. 

“Building the future we believe in depends on every person showing up at the polls in November. Every door we knock on opens up a dialogue about the Arizona we want to build an Arizona where our air is clear and healthy, immigrants are celebrated, and housing is affordable for everyone,” said Karen Hernandez, managing director of electoral engagement at OVOV AZ. “This get-out-the-vote effort is about making sure Arizonans show up in force at the polls to make their voices heard.”

Following these endorsements, OVOV AZ announced a strategic six-figure ad buy supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The first ad, released today, focuses on representation. It opens with the old adage, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” and draws a sharp contrast between who was at the table during Trump’s presidency versus the Biden presidency. The ad ends with a clear call to action to voters: “You have power. Use it.” View the full ad here. Additional ads will run for seven weeks after Labor Day and target Black voters in Arizona.

To learn more about OVOV AZ and its initiatives, visit www.ourvoiceourvote.us.

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Our Voice, Our Vote Arizona is a member-led organization, committed to advocating for sustainable progressive public policies that address the most pressing issues in our communities. We build power by mobilizing voters, training the next generation of leaders, electing champions into office, and holding elected officials accountable. We work to empower our communities by putting people first to ensure all voices are heard. Learn more about Our Voice, Our Vote at www.ourvoiceourvote.us and follow on social media at @OVOV_AZ.