stop & answer these 10 questions before you vote
STOP & ANSWER THESE 10 QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU VOTE
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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S ALLIANCE
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Are you registered to vote? Although 82 million women were registered to vote in 2012, nearly 16 million reported they were not registered. If you want to vote in the November general election, make sure you register before your state’s deadline.
Can you vote early? Check to see if you can vote on a day and time that is most convenient for you. Early and absentee voting are available in most states. Women comprise 60% of early voters. We wonder why!
Have you moved or changed your name since the last election? If yes, you may need to update your voter registration. You may be asked to provide documentation such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate or other approved form of proof. You can contact your local election division with any questions.
Where’s your polling location? Make sure you know where your polling location is and how you plan to get there. Remember that your polling location in November may be different than your polling location in a previous election.
Do you have the proper form of ID? Many states require voters to present photo identification before voting. The rules vary by state, so double-check to make sure you have what you need before heading to the polls.
Have you asked a friend to go vote with you? Women are most likely to register to vote if someone they know and trust asks them to vote and engages them in a discussion about the issues. In 2012, approximately 10 million more women voted than men, contributing to the largest gender gap in history.
Do you know when the polls open and close? Polls hours vary across the nation – make sure you know when your local polls open and close so that you plan your day accordingly.
Have you reviewed a sample ballot? You can review a sample of what you will be voting on at your local elections division website. This will help speed up how long you spend voting because you already know the questions and can search how you want to cast your ballot before you even walk into the booth. You can even fill out a sample ballot and bring it with you to use as a guide while you are voting.
Are you able to vote in the morning? Not only are the lines often shorter in the morning but you can help remind more people to get out and vote throughout the day. Make sure to take a picture of your “I Voted” sticker for your Facebook page.
Do you know all the Democrats who are on your ballot? This election is the most important in our lifetime. Everything from the future of the Supreme Court to continuing on our record of 74 straight months of private-sector job growth, the longest streak on record, is at stake. Make sure to support all Democratic candidates who are fighting for pay equity, protecting access to women’s health, common sense measures to reduce gun violence, and legislation to combat climate change. If you want to know who is running in your area, contact your state Democratic Party.
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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S ALLIANCE
6 7 8 9 10
Are you registered to vote? Although 82 million women were registered to vote in 2012, nearly 16 million reported they were not registered. If you want to vote in the November general election, make sure you register before your state’s deadline.
Can you vote early? Check to see if you can vote on a day and time that is most convenient for you. Early and absentee voting are available in most states. Women comprise 60% of early voters. We wonder why!
Have you moved or changed your name since the last election? If yes, you may need to update your voter registration. You may be asked to provide documentation such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate or other approved form of proof. You can contact your local election division with any questions.
Where’s your polling location? Make sure you know where your polling location is and how you plan to get there. Remember that your polling location in November may be different than your polling location in a previous election.
Do you have the proper form of ID? Many states require voters to present photo identification before voting. The rules vary by state, so double-check to make sure you have what you need before heading to the polls.
Have you asked a friend to go vote with you? Women are most likely to register to vote if someone they know and trust asks them to vote and engages them in a discussion about the issues. In 2012, approximately 10 million more women voted than men, contributing to the largest gender gap in history.
Do you know when the polls open and close? Polls hours vary across the nation – make sure you know when your local polls open and close so that you plan your day accordingly.
Have you reviewed a sample ballot? You can review a sample of what you will be voting on at your local elections division website. This will help speed up how long you spend voting because you already know the questions and can search how you want to cast your ballot before you even walk into the booth. You can even fill out a sample ballot and bring it with you to use as a guide while you are voting.
Are you able to vote in the morning? Not only are the lines often shorter in the morning but you can help remind more people to get out and vote throughout the day. Make sure to take a picture of your “I Voted” sticker for your Facebook page.
Do you know all the Democrats who are on your ballot? This election is the most important in our lifetime. Everything from the future of the Supreme Court to continuing on our record of 74 straight months of private-sector job growth, the longest streak on record, is at stake. Make sure to support all Democratic candidates who are fighting for pay equity, protecting access to women’s health, common sense measures to reduce gun violence, and legislation to combat climate change. If you want to know who is running in your area, contact your state Democratic Party.
