Are you ready to vote?
During National Voter Education Week (Oct 7 -11), Preserving Democracy was proud to partner with Students Learn Students Vote Coalition for a celebration of empowered civic participation!
We’re helping you get ready to vote this fall – from registration to casting your vote! Find useful ideas and resources below to check off your voting “to-do” list and confidently cast your vote this fall! Are you ready?
Show us how you’re #ReadyToVote2024 by sharing videos and photos and tagging friends and @thirteenwnet! Learn more about how to participate here!
Here’s your Ready To Vote Checklist:
Register to Vote!
Registering to vote is like RSVPing to democracy’s party—your invitation to have a voice in shaping the future! It’s easy and only takes 5 minutes!
It’s important to be aware of the deadlines in your state to ensure you’re registered in time. The best time to register is NOW!
Register to vote, check your registration status and find find helpful FAQ’s about voter registration at: NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/register
Get to Know Your Ballot!
What issues are most important to you this election? Know your ballot, know your power—research candidates, understand initiatives, and cut through the noise to vote smart.
We’re not just voting for a president this year. We’re also voting for candidates who are running for federal, state, and local offices, as well as any ballot measures or amendments.
By taking the time to research and understand your ballot, you can confidently cast your vote in alignment with your values and beliefs.
Are you informed and ready to vote? Get to know your ballot → NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/ballot
Make a Plan to Vote!
Make a plan to vote! Being ready means you know your options for voting and have chosen the best one for you and your daily routine. Whether it’s hitting the polls early or on Election Day, mailing in your ballot, or ensuring you have the right ID, preparation ensures your voice is heard around your own schedule.
Take two minutes today to think about your plan to vote! NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/plan/
Find additional voting resources at: https://bit.ly/3XHIqF4
Understand the Process!
Ever wondered how ballots are counted? National Voter Education Week is the perfect time to gain confidence in your vote by understanding the voting process: from election rules to ballot counting, knowledge empowers your voice at the polls.
Understanding how the voting process works also allows you to be an advocate for our democratic system with those in your community. You can stand up against misinformation and false narratives about elections and empower others to vote and feel confident in the process and the outcomes.
Stay informed with reliable resources that you can trust at NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/process
Share Your Voting Knowledge With Friends & Family!
You’re #ReadyToVote2024, but what about your friends and family? People are more likely to vote when encouraged by someone they know and trust!
Share knowledge with loved ones to empower them in the electoral process. You’ll also help to foster a sense of collective responsibility and engagement in the democratic process. Our communities are strongest when everyone participates!
Help your loved ones register, make a plan, and vote. Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information!
Join the #ReadyToVote2024 Social Challenge!
And, don’t forget to show us how you’re ready to vote!
Post a photo of yourself exercising your right to vote and use #ReadyToVote2024. Share a pic with your absentee ballot, a video of you finding you polling place, or researching the issues. Show your commitment and encourage others to make their voices count! Challenge your family and friends to join you by calling on them in a video to share or tagging them in a caption!
And tag @thirteenwnet for a chance to be featured!
Voting resources: https://bit.ly/3XHIqF4
More about National Voter Education Week
National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they need to cast their ballots with confidence, serving as a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to help their networks make their voices heard at the ballot box. NVEW is a concerted effort of hundreds of partners across different sectors, all working together to support voters.
During this week of interactive education, NVEW partners help voters find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and more. Since 2020, thousands of local, state, and national partners have worked together to educate millions of voters throughout the country in partnership with NVEW.
