Sharpton TV commercial aims to increase voter turnout

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The Rev. Al Sharpton is being featured in a TV commercial in New York and national stations urging voter turnout.

Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) are joining the organization Show Up, Turn Out to promote voter participation through a new 30-second spot airing on MSNBC, CNN and NY1 across New York City cable systems, as well as digitally across social, display, YouTube and over-the-top platforms.

The spot will also be hosted on Show Up, Turn Out’s social media channels @showupturnout. Early voting is underway in New York City; the election is Tuesday, June 22.