Voter turnout rates were compared to turnout rates in neighboring election years to provide context for the dramatic changes that occurred in and The evidence suggests that voter mobilization efforts were effective at persuading potential voters to participate.
Presidential Elections of and " Honors College. Political Science Commons. Advanced Search. Home My Account Accessibility Statement. For Clients and Constituents Put election reminders in communications.
Two weeks out, one week out and day before. Create a flyer with basic voting information. Hand out at the front desk and during staff-client interactions.
Recruit youth to lead activities. People respond to young people asking them to vote. Create visibility: In the final week, use announcements at events and meetings, messages boards, and signage to make the election visible. Devote the day before Election Day to asking everyone when and where they plan to vote. Have a phone number or website to go to for help. Fight Voter Suppression The opposite side of the voter mobilization coin is fighting voter suppression.
If the communities you serve face voter suppression, help them fight back with these resources: Utilize resources and assistance from nonprofit peers to help individuals within your community overcome barriers. Report suspected cases of voting irregularities or fraud to the U.
Election Assistance Commission or other appropriate agencies. Tools for Nonprofits Independent Sector partnered with Nonprofit VOTE and the Council on Foundations to publish toolkits designed to help both community foundations and private foundations engage grantees, donors, and communities in new ways to help elevate our democracy and the voices of the people they serve. We work to make sure all young folks are registered to vote, have the information they need to make educated decisions, and turn in their ballots!
We know that young people are a credible, valuable constituency, and that part of making our voices heard is through using our votes to express our values. The Bus builds political power for young people by ensuring that our generation is activated, engaged, and turning out for elections large and small. Registering to vote is a critical step of engaging in the political process. When it comes time to vote, we want to make sure that young folks know where and when to turn in their ballot and have the information they need to make educated decisions.
Voter registration and education are most effective if folks turnout to vote!
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