It’s Election Day – Here’s What to Know
Key takeaways: Check https://www.vote.org to find your polling place if you don’t know it. Every vote matters. Voter intimidation is illegal: report it. We probably won’t know the results on election night – and that’s normal.
¿Cómo la “depresión de los votantes” sofoca a los votantes negros y marrones?
Las campañas en las redes sociales están contribuyendo a la inacción y la apatía de los votantes negros y morenos.
¿Vale la pena mi voto?
Sus votos afectan la forma en que se administra su gobierno y los dólares de sus impuestos gastados en todos los niveles. Es importante tomarse el tiempo para leer sobre los temas y emitir su voto.
¿Por qué debería votar si no vivo en un estado indeciso?
Tu voto importa. Las elecciones presidenciales pueden tomar giros sorprendentes, y las elecciones locales marcan una diferencia mayor tanto en su vida diaria como en la política nacional de lo que se imagina.
Damaged Ballot Box: What to Do
Contact your local election Board if your ballot is damaged.
Can we fight digital voter suppression?
Use the ‘sandwich method’ to counter digital voter suppression.
How does ‘voter depression’ stifle Black and Brown voters?
Social media campaigns are contributing to inaction and apathy in Black and brown voters.
Election Dates and Milestones
Presidential elections have several steps between Election Day and Inauguration Day to formalize the results.
What triggers a recount?
When counting votes, human error, scanning errors, and data entry mistakes are inevitable. Those votes *can* make all the difference, but only if the election is very, very close.
Why should I vote if don’t live in a swing state?
Your vote matters. Presidential elections can take surprising turns, and local elections make more of a difference to both your daily life and national politics than you might realize.
Will my ballot be lost or discarded?
Very few ballots are actually lost or discarded. In most cases when ballots aren’t counted it’s because they were not completed correctly.
What is a voting plan? Why do I need one?
Making a voting plan ensures you have all the info you need about where, when, and how to vote. Research shows that if you have a voting plan, you’re more likely to get it done.
Reality Team Conversations: Mike Gordon on Tonight’s Debate
How do politicians deal with tricky debate questions? Mike Gordon of PropWatch explains the tricks – and the ones to look out for tonight.
What is Blexit?
Blexit is a targeted campaign to convince Black Americans to abandon the Democratic party. It is part of a larger effort to suppress the Black vote.
How are Black and brown votes suppressed?
Throughout history, politicians and the parties themselves have influenced elections by keeping Black and brown people from voting. Tactics include making it hard to register and to vote, and using disinformation to discourage people from voting.