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The General Election is November 4th!

Written by: Faith Triggs

 

Tuesday Nov. 4th is the general election and exercising one’s right to vote is not only your civic responsibility, but one of the best ways to make sure that your voice is heard!

Prepare to vote by:

Register to vote
  1. Confirming your voter registration.

    Check your registration status just in case—occasionally, a system glitch or human error causes someone to lose their registration status. You can check to make sure you are still registered HERE!

 

  1. Research your local elections.

    Find out who is running in your area and what their platforms are. See if they have specific views or statements about i.e.: affordable housing. Take the time to look through their websites—remember, anyone can say anything in a speech or commercial! Reading a candidate’s published platform is a more direct way to make sure you know exactly what they stand for.

Vote with a friend
  1. Attend candidate and/or issue forums.

    Whether you prefer attending forums or making phone calls, there are so many ways to let candidates know what issues are important to you and your community. Make sure to let them know up front, especially if they are running in their first election! For example, getting a candidate to champion affordable housing and homeownership issues from day one in the office is a fantastic way to ensure changes are made.

 

  1. Make a plan to vote and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

    If you are planning to vote in-person on Election Day, make sure you know where your assigned polling place is located. You also may need to take some time off work (check with your employer to see if they offer paid time off to vote). If you do not have the time or resources to vote on Election Day itself, rest assured, there are other options in place. You can participate in early voting at one of your district’s approved locations, or you can request an absentee ballot if you prefer to skip the booth altogether. Absentee ballots are also a great option if you want to research each candidate as you fill out your ballot! But, make sure you know what the absentee ballot deadlines are, because if not properly completed, mailed, and received as requested, your vote may not count.

Do Your Part

Do your part in the voting booth and make sure to follow the steps above to ensure your voice is heard this election season!

 

Here are important voting dates and deadlines:

 

  • October 16th – Early voting for General Election begins.
  • November 1st – Early voting for General Election ends
  • November 4th – Election Day, polls open from 6:30 A.M to 7:30 P.M.

To learn more about voter registration and upcoming deadlines in your county, click on the following links: