College contest to promote 2012 voting

Associated Press

Updated: Feb 10, 2012 7:52 AM

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is inviting college students in Connecticut to promote election year voting.

Merrill launched a contest Thursday for college students to produce a 30-second video that answers the question "Why Should I Vote?"

It's part of the "Speak Out Connecticut" series of events and public messages intended to increase voter participation in this year's elections.

The video project is in partnership with Comcast Cable Inc. in Connecticut. The winning video submission will be a public service announcement in more than 1.6 million households who subscribe to the cable TV provider.

Video submissions in DVD form are due to the secretary of the state's office by 5 p.m. April 16.

Contest rules and guidelines are posted on the secretary of the state's website at www.sots.ct.gov. 

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