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The Women's Fund of Rhode Island has launched a radio and television campaign to encourage women to vote.

"We want every woman to know how important her vote is," said Marcia Coné-Tighe, executive director of the Women's Fund. "We know Rhode Island women care deeply about issues that affect their communities and their families. By voting, women can make their voices heard."

The public service announcement features 38 Rhode Island girls age 2 to 16 reminding women that voting makes a difference to issues that matter to them, from health care to the economy.

"If you don't vote, how will politicians know what needs to be fixed?" the ads ask.

Along with TV and radio, the Women's Fund of RI is reaching out to women with a poster campaign that asks and answers the question "Why Not Vote?" Women can read and get copies of the poster at locations around the state, including libraries, community centers, and neighborhood stores. The posters list eight reasons women often give for not voting, then provides counter arguments.

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