#same day registration

[thefloralmenace]

Okay, I have caught up on my notifications (except my inbox), and I'm relieved to find I haven't been gone as long as I thought. It's been a crazy month, and I didn't mean to be AWOL so close to the election. I wish I could have been a better political advocate this past month, but I have been keeping up with the election via some trusted sources, including a friend working in politics up in D.C.

In case you haven't had the will to turn your eyes to the news in recent days, I want to impress upon you how hopeful things look for the Harris campaign so long as we don't get complacent. Here's a few highlights:

Young Democrats are breaking records for their age group in early vote returns, including in swing states.

Trump had a comedian at his rally in Madison Square garden who made a joke about Puerto Rico being the island of garbage in the ocean, and it has mobilized the Puetro Rican community (which makes up a significant portion of the Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona voter populations - all swing states), against him with fury.

Four of the swing states are still open for same-day voter registration - Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, and North Carolina. That means you can register and vote in person in the same day. In Michigan, you must do this at your local clerk's office. In Wisconsin, Nevada, and North Carolina, you can do it at your polling place. North Carolina's same-day registration option closes November 2nd. The other three will allow same-day registration through Election Day. See my most recent previous post for a cool graphic on this.

The left-learning folk, especially the youth, are putting the work in, and if we can all pitch in and join them, we WILL win this.

If you've been too depressed to watch the news or register to vote, check the chart below, and if your state is anything but white, there's still time to act:

If you don't know how you're getting to the polls, start asking friends, neighbors, or coworkers if they can give you a ride (if that feels awkward, I get it, but this is important, and it's just one time in four years).

Don't know where your polling place is? Do a quick Google search for "Where is my polling place in [U.S. state]," type in your address, and find out - mine is literally in walking distance of my home!

Going to register same-day? Google "same day registration [U.S. state]" and make sure you have the right documents (spoiler, it's stuff like driver's licenses, paychecks, utility bills - mostly proof of residence documents).

If you're a young person, let's make this the year you get to see young people wield power as a voting block. If you haven't yet, show up and show out at the polling places - build on the work of your early-voting young peers.

The race is close, but there is hope and possibility, and it's in our hands!!! All the campaign ads are full of urgency and fear, and I want you to hear at least one positive voice about the election before November 5th. We. Can. Do. This.

[originalleftist]

Attention US Voters!

[electronicsquid]

Calvin Coolidge taking oath before casting ballot

(1924)

[amlensusa-blog]

A new Article has been published at http://americanlens.com/?p=5621

NH Election Chaos: Over 5,000 Registered With Out-Of-State ID

[vc_row equal_height="true"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Election chaos is revealed in New Hampshire after a report on registration data from 2016 has been released by a state legislative leader. Washington Examiner reported: More than 6,500 people registered to vote in New...

Read more: http://americanlens.com/?p=5621

[iwriteaboutfeminism]

States with same-day voter registration:

IDAHO

WASHINGTON D.C.

ILLINOIS

IOWA -with proof of identity and residency

MAINE- at the registrar’s office, with proof of identity and residency

COLORADO

MINNESOTA- with proof of residency

MONTANA- at the county election office

NEW HAMPSHIRE- at city clerk’s office

WISCONSIN- with proof of identity and residency

WYOMING- with proof of identity and residency

CONNECTICUT- with proof of identity and residency

(source)

[iwriteaboutfeminism]

Get ready to vote, Wisconsin!

Recent polling in Wisconsin shows Bernie likely to win tomorrow’s primary, but only by 3-5 points. This means that turnout will be very important, not only to ensure a win, but because Bernie needs to win by an even bigger margin to catch up to Hillary in delegates. When delegates are split proportionately, the size of the win is more important that the win itself, especially at this crucial point in the race. 

He needs to win by 15 points, so we need to get him as close to that result as possible. 

If you’re already planning on voting for Bernie, thank you! Try to convince your friends, family, and co-workers to vote with you! If you’re feeling on-the-fence about going to vote tomorrow, know that Wisconsin has a pretty significant number of delegates and a win here goes farther in gaining the lead for Bernie than states with smaller populations and fewer delegates. Every state is important, but delegates are what matter right now. And looking ahead, New York is voting in two weeks. The race is already beginning to tighten significantly there, and a win in Wisconsin could go a long way in encouraging New York to vote Sanders! 

If you experience anxiety about voting, use the next 24 hours to give yourself the time you need to process your feelings, work through coping skills, and mentally prepare yourself. I’m here if you need to talk. I’m also here for anyone who has any questions about voting or what to expect or what to do when you arrive at your polling place. 

Wisconsin is an open primary state, which means that you can vote on the Democratic ballot regardless of your party affiliation. If you are not already registered to vote, you may do so at your polling place. To register, be sure to bring a photo ID and proof that you have lived in Wisconsin for at least 28 days. A photo ID is required to vote whether or not you have previously registered. (All accepted forms of ID are listed here.) Voting is open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. As long as you are in line by 8pm, you will be able to vote. 

Let’s do this, Wisconsin!

[rockthevote]

Let’s hear it for Vermont!

As of yesterday, ‪‎Vermont became the 15th state, along with the District of Columbia, to offer same-day voter registration – a move that will make it easier for young people to exercise their rights at the ballot box.

There are significant benefits of same day voter registration. It leads to higher turnout, on average by 10 percentage points compared to states without same day registration, partially because it eliminates deadlines that occur before most voters are actually tuned into what’s happening in an election.

To learn more about the benefits of same day registration, check out this great explainer from our friends at Demos: http://www.demos.org/publication/what-same-day-registration-where-it-available

[littletinyfish]

Vote for Same Day Registration

"I don't know who to vote for?" Then don't vote for anybody, but still go vote to keep Same Day Registration. Since I move practically every year I use Same Day Registration practically every year. So please vote to keep me voting.