In West Sedona, marchers gathered at Vino Di Sedona and proceeded along State Route 89A to Coffeepot Drive greeted along the way by approving honks and waves from passing motorists. Congressional candidate Jonathan Nez surprised the crowd with an impromptu appearance. Voters lined up to shake his hand and snap selfies in the festive atmosphere.
In the Village of Oak Creek a golf cart decorated in red, white and blue offered voters fun rides to the ballot drop box.
Carrying signs urging citizens to vote early, participants encouraged those who have not yet voted to make a plan to cast their ballots before Election Day, November 3.
Yavapai County residents can vote early at the County Building on 6th Street in Cottonwood or return ballots at one of three official drop boxes: Sedona City Hall, the Fire District building in the Village of Oak Creek, or the County Building in Cottonwood. Coconino voters may use the drop box at Sedona City Hall.
The nonpartisan events focused on increasing participation in the November midterm elections, which traditionally attract fewer voters presidential election years. Organizers emphasized that every election is an opportunity for citizens to make their voices heard and participate in shaping their communities and their country.