Get Out The Vote

Absentee Ballot

Will you be away from home on November 8th and unable to vote in person? You may qualify to receive an absentee ballot to cast your vote! Make sure you submit your request before the deadline and follow whatever rules apply to absentee ballots in your state. (Link: https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/

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I Voted Early. I Voted Early Ed.

October marks the beginning of early voting in many states. Does your state offer the option to vote early? Take a look at this map to find out. Make sure you also check out these resources to learn more about the early voting policy in your state and important details you will need to vote early.

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Explore your State’s Election Website

Do you want to learn about Voter ID requirements in your state? Do you need to find your Polling Place? Do you need to contact your local Elections Office? Take a look at this interactive resource from Nonprofit VOTE where you can select your state and receive official and updated voting information directly from your state’s election website! (Link: http://www.nonprofitvote.org/voting-in-your-state/)

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GOTV Activities for NonProfits

501(c)(3) organizations may conduct nonpartisan voter registration and get out the vote programs, as long as these efforts are nonpartisan in nature and solely focused on the importance of voting and how to register. Here is a quick list of specific GOTV activities for Non-Profits that offers guidance on acceptable activities your organization can be a part of as you advocate for #earlyedin16! 

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GOTV Activities on Election Day

Are you committed to working up until the very last moment to get voters out to the polls on November 8th? Here is a list of GOTV activities for Election Day you can plan for in anticipation of Election Day.

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National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is September 27, 2016. Events focusing on voter registration are being organized around the country on this day. If you are hosting a voter registration event in your community or want to find one happening around you, take a look at their calendar for more details and how you can get involved. (Link: http://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/)

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Seven Tips on Getting Out The Vote

Voting is contagious. Research shows that if you persuade one person to vote, they will likely influence at least one additional friend or family member to vote too. Explore these tested and studied strategies to promote voting with your networks and in your communities. (Link: http://www.nonprofitvote.org/documents/2012/04/seven-principles-of-getting-out-the-vote.pdf

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Voter Registration Deadlines

Deadlines to register to vote vary from state to state. Make sure you are informed of the deadline to register to vote and make sure you encourage others to register before then! (Link: http://bit.ly/1FpLRUI

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Your Voice Counts – Register to Vote!

This year’s November 8 elections will mark a deciding moment in our nation’s history. Make sure you and those closest to you are registered to vote. Remember, your voice matters and your ballot can make a difference! Vote #EarlyEdIn16! (Link: https://vote.usa.gov/)

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Voting Early Ed for President? Share Why.

Show off your commitment to early childhood! Print out this form to fill out and share why you are voting Early Ed for President! You can even print out copies for your friends while you watch a debate or go to a conference together. Make sure you hold it up with pride and share pictures and comments on Facebook and Twitter using #EarlyEdIn16! Together, we will continue to make early childhood education a priority in November and beyond!

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