Journalism professors launch Voter411ENC.org

Two East Carolina University journalism professors, Dr. Cindy Elmore and Dr. Brian Massey, have launched a voter information website.

The site provides nonpartisan information about local candidates for offices in Pitt County. Each candidate has been invited to respond to a short questionnaire about their positions and priorities if elected. Funded by grants from ECU’s College of Fine Arts and Communication and the School of Communication, the site also provides an overview of the role and duties of each contested elected office and a link to voter registration information.

The site addresses a vital need for voter education and engagement resources.

“We’re concerned about the widespread newspaper shutdowns and journalist layoffs, both of which leave voters with no one providing the information needed to engage in local elections and voting,” Massey said. “Without such information, voters are uninformed, not engaged or left voting on the basis of yard signs and billboards.”

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Contact: Dr. Cindy Elmore, journalism professor, elmorec@ecu.edu

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