Congressman Al Green: Working for the People of the Ninth District of Texas
 October 22, 2008
 CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN CASTS EARLY VOTE AND ENCOURAGES CONSTITUENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION
 Voting Early Can Ensure that Voters Will be Able to Participate in this Historic Election

Washington, DC – On Monday, the first day of early voting in Harris County, Congressman Al Green casted his ballot in this historic election at the Astrodome Area’s early voting site at Fiesta Mart, Inc. on Kirby Dr. Upon Congressman Green’s arrival, over 100 individuals stood in line at that location to participate in the first presidential general election in which an African American and a female candidate are part of the major party tickets.

Congressman Green encourages everyone, regardless of their political affiliation, to vote early in this election to ensure that they are able to cast their ballot. Based on the record turnout in this year’s primary elections and continued enthusiasm from millions of potential new voters, election officials predict that there will be record turnout again in this year’s general election. Voters can avoid the heavy turnout on November 4th, and ease the pressure on election officials by voting early at one of the numerous early voting sites across the Houston area.

Congressman Green stated, “Many people made sacrifices so that this historic occasion could take place.  Over the course of our nation’s history, countless Americans were denied the right to vote on the basis of their race and/or gender.  It took perseverance, struggles, and many lives lost to get to the moment we are witnessing. By casting our votes in this election, we can demonstrate our gratitude and ensure that our predecessors’ efforts were not in vain. This is an exceptionally significant milestone, and I encourage everyone to vote early to make sure they do not lose this opportunity to be a part of history.”

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