Wichita DJs Bring a Beat to Election Day
What's happening
On Election Day, Wichita DJs Mario Barnes (DJ Super Mario) and Marcus El are set to perform at several polling locations to encourage voter participation. DJ Super Mario will be at the Urban League of Kansas from 7–11 a.m. and at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church from 3–7 p.m. DJ Marcus El will be at the WSU Metropolitan Complex during the same morning hours. Their goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere, motivating residents to come out and vote and making the election experience more engaging.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to increase voter turnout by creating a festive environment, demonstrating that every vote is important and encourages civic participation in the electoral process.
Key details
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DJ Mario Barnes will perform at Urban League of Kansas and Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
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DJ Marcus El will perform at WSU Metropolitan Complex.
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DJ performances are scheduled to run from morning until early evening.
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Engaging music is intended to attract voters and enhance their voting experience.
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The DJs will tailor their music choices based on the crowd's preferences.
What to watch next
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Voter turnout results may indicate the effectiveness of this music initiative.
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Follow-up stories from local news may reveal more about voter engagement tactics.
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Future events at polling places could include similar community engagement efforts.
Source Article
Wichita DJs Bring a Beat to Election Day
Source: The Voice
Published: Oct 31, 2026
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DJ Super Mario performing to encourage voter turnout.
Urban League of Kansas, 2418 E. 9th St. North
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DJ Super Mario performing to encourage voter turnout.
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2727 E. 25th St. North
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DJ Marcus El performing to encourage voter turnout.
WSU Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North
People & Organizations
Organizations mentioned
Greater St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
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Urban League of Kansas
WSU Metropolitan Complex
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Mario Barnes
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