Local Volunteers Campaign in Preparation for the June 3 Primary Election
Missoula, Montana, June 2 -- With Montana's Democratic primaries set to take place on June 3, the party's candidates and supporters are sweeping the state in attempts to woo voters. One of the last states in the nation to hold its primary elections, Montana cities and towns are marked by the approaching vote. It's hard to travel anywhere, be it in one of the state's busy cities or driving through its vast stretches ranch country, without seeing signs supporting either Clinton or Obama posted in storefronts, on private lawns, and on billboards.Local voters continue to voice their backing of their chosen candidates and remain active in recruiting new voters. This is especially true for the left-leaning city that is Missoula, located in the western part of the state. A surprisingly liberal university community nestled in a state that, until last year, remained staunchly red, Missoula's Democrats were out in force this past week trying to wrangle support for their respective candidates in anticipation of the primary election.
Volunteer campaigners in Hillary Clinton's camp could be found on the corners of busy intersections in Missoula last week, training in Get Out the Vote efforts. The Clinton supporters returned to the streets today to put their training into action, urging drivers to "honk for Hillary" as a reminder to vote in the June 3 primary. The volunteers are also canvassing Missoula on June 2 and 3 in efforts to raise support, in addition to hosting a phone bank on the same days.
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