The
Boston Globe is
reporting that Massachusetts voters are feeling a little overwhelmed, and not hugely enthusiastic about having yet another critical election day tomorrow.
When Massachusetts voters elect yet another US senator on Tuesday—their third new one in 3½ years—they might be forgiven for demanding a bit of a rest from the nonstop election cycle. [...]
Secretary of State William F. Galvin said late last week that requests for absentee ballots is 20 percent lower than the previous special Senate election in 2010 when Scott Brown surged in the final days to stun the political world and overtake Attorney General Martha Coakley. Some 2.2 million voters cast ballots in that first-ever statewide special election.
“I think we will struggle to get 2 million this time,’’ Galvin said. The lowest turnout for a Senate race in recent memory was in 1982 when 2.1 million voted.
Voter fatigue or no, the Markey campaign is pushing it's GOTV efforts through tomorrow, across the state. You can sign up for
Monday canvassing here, or call the Markey campaign at (617) 286-4147 to find out how to help on election day, tomorrow. Markey's team is also holding a number of GOTV events this afternoon:
Northampton
WHO: Congressman Jim McGovern and Markey Grassroots Volunteers
WHAT: Markey Campaign Canvass Kick-Off
WHEN: Monday, June 24, 2:00 pm
WHERE: Northampton Field Office, 14 Strong Avenue, Northampton
Lawrence
WHO: Ed Markey, Local Business Owners and Supporters
WHAT: Lawrence Business Walk
WHEN: 2:30 pm
WHERE: Walk starts at Fashions Nails, 144 Broadway, Lawrence
Malden
WHO: Ed Markey, Grassroots Volunteers and Supporters
WHAT: Hometown Election Eve Rally
WHEN: 6:00 pm
WHERE: Malden YMCA, 99 Dartmouth Street, Malden
Meanwhile, Markey's Republican opponent is sending mixed messages: "I’m confident I’m going to win,” said Gomez. “But as a famous general once said in World War II, I shall return.” Okay, then.
The only shot at this Gomez has now is in massively depressed Democratic turnout. If you're in Massachusetts, don't let that happen. Get in touch with the Markey campaign or call them at (617) 286-4147, or contact the Massachusetts Democratic Party and volunteer to help get out the vote.
10:31 AM PT: And just in case: