Increasing the Impact of Your Vote

Multiply Your Vote

Help Others Vote

Phonebanking, Canvassing (Door-knocking), are the most effective ways to get out the vote before election day. Immediately after the election we’ll need help with balllot-curing, which is making sure that people who filled out a provisional ballot take the necessary steps to make sure their vote is counted.

You can always find additional opportunities in locations closer to you at mobilize.us

Curing Ballots

Wanna help make sure every vote is counted? Please. Volunteer to “cure ballots”. That means contacting people who had to use provisional ballots and helping them provide the information they need to make it official. https://www.mobilize.us/2024gavictory/event/736035/

Check on Your Friends and Family

Is talking to strangers not your thing? That’s okay! Studies have shown that the MOST EFFECTIVE kind of organizing is “relational”, which means reaching your friends and family.

Sometimes people’s lives are too busy for them to vote. Maybe they need a friend to check on them and watch their kids, give them a ride, or just be a line buddy. No judgment. Check in on the quiet ones. Here’s a website you can use to see if they’ve voted. Did my friend vote?

Or if you want to do more than just one at a time you can use the Reach.vote App (Developed by AOC’s team) and load your contacts to see who hasn’t voted yet for a gentle nudge.

Make Sure Everyone’s Vote is Counted

A Simple Yet Important Election Protection Action Almost Anyone Can Do

Poll tapes are the original record of the total votes counted at a polling place. They show how many votes each candidate received in that location. These records, also called results tapes, look like cash register receipts.

Photograph poll tape at your precinct after the polls close on election night. That’s is the fastest way to get results and to help have some paper trail in case things go funny with the final count. Learn more about how to do this with this guide from Scrutineers.

Here’s a list of all the voting precincts locations in Dekalb County. You should be able to google your county (please check the year).

Rides to the polls

Here’s a list of organization that coordinates rides to the polls.

Secure Your Vote

Make a Plan to Vote

Vote Down the Ballot

What is Down Ballot Voting?

Down ballot voting refers to the practice of voting for candidates in elections that appear further down on the ballot, beyond the high-profile races like those for president or governor. These include elections for:

• State Legislatures: State senators and representatives who make laws affecting state policies on healthcare, education, and more.

• Local Offices: Mayors, city council members, and other local officials who make decisions impacting your community directly.

• Judicial Positions: Judges who interpret laws and make rulings that can affect local and state legal systems.

• School Boards: Members who influence local education policies and school funding.

Why Voting Down the Ballot Matters

Voting down the ballot is essential for enacting change at every level of government. Here are some reasons why it's important:

• Local Impact: State and local officials make decisions that affect your daily life, from education and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety.

• Policy Implementation: While national leaders propose changes, local and state officials are responsible for implementing policies that align with your values.

• Future Leaders: Many national leaders start their careers in local government. Supporting progressive candidates now can shape the future of politics.