Oct 2, 2014
Registering and helping people vote is one way to further empower the people we serve. Check out these 4 things nonprofits can do to get out the vote (via Nonprofit VOTE):
1. Attend Nonprofit VOTE's October 9 Webinar: Nonprofits Get Out the Vote
Thursday, October 9th at 12:00 pm MST
On November 4th, voters will decide on all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 36 Senate seats, 36 Governorships, and numerous contests for local office. There will be also be 136 statewide ballot measures in 41 states. In many states, ballots will be cast well before Election Day. Learn about effective strategies and tactics for getting out the vote in your community.
Featured Presenters: Lindsey Hodel is the National Field Director at Nonprofit VOTE and Abby Kieser is the Youth Coordinator and Researcher at CIRCLE.
2. Order "Vote November 4" Buttons and Stickers
Get out the vote with these stylish "Vote November 4" buttons and stickers. They're the perfect way to show that your nonprofit supports voting and to encourage your community to participate in the midterm election.
Join us in encouraging voting and together we can ensure our communities make their voices heard in 2014 by registering and voting! You can order materials through October 20th or until supplies are gone. Order today!
3. Know and Promote Registration Deadlines
In every New Mexico, you must be registered in order to vote. Make sure your community has the chance to participate in the 2014 midterm by registering on time. New Mexico's voter voter registration deadline is October 7. See all state's deadlines.
4. Encourage Early Voting
With Election Day less than 5 weeks away, it's time to start focusing on how to ensure community members are prepared to vote and actually cast a ballot.
One way to increase participation is by encouraging early voting opportunities, either in-person or by mail depending on your state. Voting early often provides voters with additional flexibility in casting a ballot. Learn how to request an absentee ballot or find an in-person early voting location.
Votes are already being cast for the November 4th midterm election. As of October 2, 57,375 ballots have been cast in reporting jurisdictions. Learn about early voting with this detailed calendar for all 50 states.
Other Resouces
- Voters need information on how to find their polling place, ID requirements, polling hours, and more. Put our state-specific web badge on your website to increase visibility and inform voters.
- November 4th will be here soon. Use our get-out-the-vote resources to help your community participate in 2014.
- Learn about early voting opportunities with this detailed calendar for all 50 states and request an absentee ballot.