Free Rides to the Polls has been around since 2002, helping to get people without transportation to the polls in Jacksonville.
A group called Free Rides to the Polls meets at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church everyday to help people vote. “We’re just trying to encourage people to get out and vote,” Pastor Lee Harris, who is the head of the program, said. “Because their vote, their voice and we want to provide the services not only just to people around this church, but all across Jacksonville.”everyday to help people vote.
“It intensifies,” Pastor Harris, said. “It always intensifies.” He also said there is a possibility they could add more drivers and vans to keep up with the need. Currently they have nine vans and nine drivers.
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