Every election is determined by the people who show up.
Election Day, November 3rd, is fast approaching. Visit informative websites such as rockthevote.org and vote.org for knowledge of key dates and deadlines and review your voter registration status.
Washington is a vote-by-mail state with early voting beginning October 14th. If you prefer to cast your vote at a voting center, there will be local facilities 18 days prior to Election Day.
Planning to vote is key to voting successfully! Make sure you know if you can vote early and/or by mail and don’t miss the deadlines! If you’re voting on election day, be sure to think about your schedule for the day. Will you need to vote in the morning? After class? In the evening after work? Will you need a ride to the polls? Does your neighbor? Plan to research your candidates and make a list of who you want to vote for ahead of time. Plan to encourage everyone—your partner, co-workers, newly 18-year-old nieces and nephews—to get registered to vote. Plan to make your voice heard!
Due to COVID-19, more state are allowing vote by mail or absentee voting without an excuse. Check out your state’s requirements on what circumstances qualify someone to vote absentee. Additional information on how to vote by mail can be heard on the NPR Life Kit Podcast.
Find out if your state requires voter identification at the polls. Be sure that you have qualifying identification to vote on November 3.
Your state may have early voting (or voting in person before November 3). If so, it might be more convenient for you or a loved one to vote in advance.
Find out your polling location and make a plan to get there during polling hours.
Lastly, keep this number on hand: (866) OUR-VOTE. If you or someone you know is turned away or has trouble voting when I get to the polls on November 3, you can submit a complaint online or call the Election Protection Hotline!
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