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Effort To Boost Ohio LGBTQ Voter Turnout Launching

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A nonpartisan coalition seeking to boost Ohio LGBTQ voter turnout in 2020 is launching a campaign that pairs voter registration with drag queens and craft beer. 

The event kicks off today at Land-Grant Brewing Company. Similar events will follow at craft breweries around the state. The effort seeks to educate young gay voters disengaged from the democratic process and generate enthusiasm through fun activities. The coalition estimates Ohio has 400 thousand LGBTQ citizens and over 1.8 million who support equal rights.  A Vote Responsibly website the campaign is developing will help people vet news and information sources. The coalition won't advocate issue positions or endorse candidates. Participants include the Human Rights Campaign, the League of Women Voters, Stonewall Columbus and Ohio State University.

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