Lincoln County Republican Party
North Platte, Neb. - The Lincoln County Nebraska Republican Party hosts ‘Pizza & Politics’ at its July monthly meeting on Monday, July 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the North Platte Eagles Club #2839, at 620 N. Chestnut Street in North Platte. The event will begin with a social at 6:00 p.m. and a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln County Commissioners Joseph Hewgley (District 1) and Micaela Wuehler (District 3) will speak at the July meeting. They will provide information and updates on county happenings.
Event discussions will also include the need to increase voter participation at the polls this November. “By openly discussing non-partisan initiatives for the get-out-the-vote campaign and offering ways for residents to participate, we believe we can make a significant impact,” says Tammy Dugger, organization chair.
Get-out-the-vote campaigns that share election information and encourage voter participation, rather than promote political candidates or partisan messages, have been shown to increase voting. The Nebraska Secretary of State website says Lincoln County has 23,266 registered voters, but just under 24% participate. Similar statistics in Keith County boast 41% voter participation. “Lincoln County can do better,” adds Dugger.