Thanks to the uncertainty created by COVID-19, concerns are mounting that we may not have enough people to work the polls for Election 2020. Many poll workers are older, retired members of the community, and this year it will not be safe for many of them to work in such public roles. As a result, most states will need younger people need to step up to help at the polls. It’s an excellent addition to your work as a Vote Captain!
Read MoreThe relatively straight-forward plurality-majority system (a.k.a.the first past the post or winner-takes-all system) is easy to understand and has a lot of fun nicknames. It’s also the most common vote tabulation system in the world, so you’ve definitely participated in it. Here’s how it works.
Read MoreGiven that there were dramatic changes made to the New York State Senate in the last election, it was no surprise that when the new session began in January, election reform wasn’t just among the first issues raised, it was THE first issue raised. On the first day of the legislative session five election reform bills passed in both the assembly and senate and were delivered to the governor’s desk. Here’s what changes were made:
Read MoreThis week we’re beginning a series to help you and your team better understand how votes in America are actually tabulated. It sounds technical, but it’s an incredibly important topic – your ability to cast a meaningful vote depends heavily on how that vote gets counted (and same goes for your team).
Read MoreOn January 4, 2019, Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland introduced HR 1, the “For the People Act,” the first piece of new legislation to be considered by the 116th Congress. It’s a sweeping voter reform package that, if passed, would have huge impact on elections in the U.S. (and, by extension, the work of Vote Captains nationwide!). Here’s what it would do.
Read MoreHere’s one last thing to tick off your checklist before we close out the 2018 midterms (a Vote Captain’s work is never done!). Then, on to results!
Read MorePolls close at different times in different states on election night. It’s nice to know what to expect and whether a blue wave is forming. We’ve figured out a way that you can know the order that polls close and follow races that Politico has deemed important!
Read MoreNext up in our tour of tech tools, an awesome new app from Outvote that helps you find friends who need an extra push to vote or live in swing districts and get them to the polls. The app includes tools that help with messaging, outreach, and more!
Read MoreFirst up in our series on tech tools for Vote Captains, we talk to the VoteWithMe team! VoteWithMe is an app that helps identify friends and contacts that could use an extra push to vote. Sarah Sullivan, Deputy Director, answers our questions.
Read MoreMany people don’t realize that almost every state has some form of mail-in or early voting. Often, this is the best way to make sure busy and overburdened friends and family get the chance to have their voice heard!
Read MoreWith so much confounding and concerning stuff going on in Washington and statehouses nationwide, it's harder than ever to figure out how to take meaningful action. No matter who the president is, however, one thing remains true:
THE QUICKEST WAY TO MAKE CHANGE IS TO VOTE.
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