More Than 200 Minnesota Moms, Gun Violence Survivors, Head to Minnesota Caucuses to Talk to Voters About Gun Sense
3.1.2016
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – On Tuesday, March 1st more than 200 local volunteers with the Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, along with members of the Everytown Survivor Network, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, will attend Democratic and Republican caucuses in more than 150 precincts all over the state to talk to voters about gun violence prevention and the importance of knowing where candidates stand on the issue. Clad in Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety gear, volunteers will discuss the importance of electing leaders who support common-sense gun safety measures. In advance of today’s activities, the Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action released the statement below from volunteer chapter leader Marit Brock. A full list of where volunteers will be today is listed below.
STATEMENT FROM MARIT BROCK VOLUNTEER CHAPTER LEADER WITH THE MINNESOTA OF MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA:
“Minnesota moms have been working hard to advance common sense gun legislation in our state – and at the caucuses, we’ll be talking with voters about electing candidates who support life-saving public safety measures. Today, more than 200 local volunteers will show up at more than 150 precincts to talk about gun violence prevention and why voters should keep gun sense in mind when deciding how to cast their vote. This isn’t a partisan issue here in Minnesota—we know that 82 percent of Minnesotans support common sense reforms like background checks on all gun sales. We’re excited to educate voters about where the candidates stand – and why it’s critical for them to vote with gun sense.”
There are volunteers heading to more than 150 precincts around the state, including these cities:
- Apple Valley
- Blaine
- Bloomington
- Bovey
- Brainerd
- Brooklyn Center
- Brooklyn Park
- Buffalo
- Burnsville
- Cambridge
- Chanhassen
- Cook
- Coon Rapids
- Duluth
- Eagan
- Eden Prairie
- Edina
- Excelsior
- Golden Valley
- Goodland
- Grand Rapids
- Hastings
- Hopkins
- Kerrick
- Lakeville
- Lonsdale
- Mankato
- Mantorville
- Maple Grove
- Maplewood
- Marble
- Mendota Heights
- Minneapolis
- Minnetonka
- Mound
- Mounds View
- Orr
- Plymouth
- Prior Lake
- Rochester
- Rosemount
- Roseville
- Saint Charles
- Saint Paul
- Savage
- Shoreview
- Sleepy Eye
- St Louis Park
- Virginia
- Warba
- Wayzata
- Winona
- Woodbury
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