It’s a Tuesday in America, and that means there are elections happening. And there are plenty underway! Please, whether you have friends in one of these states or you might have social media followers from these states, share this info… Read More ›
Election Day
Get Ready: Election Night 2020 Won’t Decide Anything
We all want this current nightmare to be over, and we’re all looking at Election Night on November 3rd to be the day we learn whether or not we successfully kicked Trump out of office. Get ready to be disappointed…. Read More ›
Elections Happening Today: June 9
A list of elections happening today, on June 9, 2020.
It’s Tuesday! Must be an Election Day.
If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in the state. There are always special and other elections being held year-round but you do have to pay attention. Be sure you’re registered with your most current address to get… Read More ›
We Need to Talk about the Second Wave
There is a second wave coming, and I don’t think it’s being talked about nearly enough. Not the next BlueWave, which we definitely want, but the second wave of COVID-19. Scientists and health officials have been reviewing information from the… Read More ›
2019 Elections: It’s Election Day!
The Elections of 2019 are here! It’s time to go vote! ✦ Find your polling location: I Will Vote ✦ Check that you have the correct ID: ID requirements state by state ✦ Is your name not on the voter… Read More ›
Elections in March 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in March, there are 22 elections scheduled. If one of these is your district, make sure you vote! For everyone… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Chicago 2/26
With 2.7 million people and 53 seats up for election in a week, Chicago gets its own elections guide. Chicago elections are never dull, and this cycle we have an alderman accused of committing exhortion, controversy about the TIF funds,… Read More ›
One Way to Make Election Day a Holiday
Congress is not the only place where consequential decisions about voting rights can be made. The big media outlets tend to cover Congress because their decisions affect the greatest number of their customers, and so the stories of good work… Read More ›
How to Cast a Provisional Ballot
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, something goes wrong on Election Day. It is important to understand that you have rights and options. What kinds of problems do I mean? ✦ You show up to your polling place but your name… Read More ›
Are You Entitled to Paid Time Off to Vote? Possibly!
Although Election Day isn’t a federal holiday, many states and companies are making sure people have paid time off so they can vote. It’s a step in the right direction! Vox did a terrific article that lays out which states… Read More ›
Final Weekend Before Midterms: Make a Plan to Vote
The midterms are finally here. There are just a few days between today and possibly the most important election in our lifetimes. In addition to any Get Out the Vote activities you will be participating in these final days (and… Read More ›
16 States Where You Can Register on Election Day
Most voter registration deadline have passed but if you’re in these 13 states, you are in luck! The states in deep purple allow same day voter registration so you can cast a ballot in the November 6 midterms. Quick side… Read More ›
How to Report a Problem with Voting
It’s important to be prepared in case you run into trouble while voting. You never know when you’ll encounter an issue. What kinds of problems might you run into? ✦ A problem with your voting machine ✦ If you want… Read More ›
2 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Ride to the Polls Challenge
What we do in these next 14 days to turn out the vote will mean the difference between an Election Night where we flip a house … or we fall a couple of seats short. This week’s challenge: Rides to… Read More ›
1 Thing You Have To Do Before You Vote Next Month
This will be short but sweet. Right now, yes today, you need to check your voter registration. Wait wait wait — keep reading. If you’re like, “Please, I’ve been a registered voter since I was 18.” Or, “Please, I just… Read More ›
It’s the Last Week of Primaries!
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York have their primaries this week, and they are the last of the primary season. After this we are full-on in general election mode! If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote…. Read More ›
September 6: It’s Election Day in DE
It’s Election Day in Delaware today! If you’re a voter in this state, please, go vote. There are a lot of really good reasons to vote in primaries! Click to find … > Polling location > DE Voter Resources If you’re… Read More ›
September 4: It’s Election Day in MA
It’s Election Day in Massachusetts today! If you’re a voter in this state, please, go vote. There are a lot of really good reasons to vote in primaries! Click to find … > Polling location > MA Voter Resources If… Read More ›
August 21: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in 2 states today. Alaska and Wyoming have their midterm primary elections. If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote. There are a lot of really good reasons to vote in primaries! Click to find… Read More ›
