We have all you need to prepare for voting in your upcoming election with our election countdown checklist.
It would be neglectful of us not to utilize our blog to promote the importance of voting since it is really a minimal task.
We like to remind ourselves that living minimally does not reduce the impact or quality of our decisions.
Being minimalists, we strongly believe in who and what governs our way of life since so much of the American way of life aligns itself with materialism and negative environmental impacts.
We wish to align ourselves with those who also feel strongly about the issues that will directly impact our lives. We will not get preachy about who we think is the best fit for governing any race, but we feel very strongly about you exercising your right to vote.
Prepare for Election Day
In the past few months, we have spoken with many people who are understandably fed up with the entire political arena and want to throw their hands up and give up, not wanting to vote for anyone.
Here is the thing: voting is the very least you can do. If you donโt feel that there is a candidate on the local or national level who you think you can support, then do your homework on the issues that are important to you.
How did the candidates use their voices for those matters? Showing up to vote is paramount! With just a small amount of time left until the election, we have compiled an election countdown checklist to help you prepare to exercise your right to vote.
Election Countdown Checklist
- Check your voter registration. Is it aligned with your current address? The last thing you want to do is find out on election day that you are at the wrong polling place due to a recent move or that you cannot vote because everything has not been updated.
- Make a logistical plan to vote. Does this include returning your absentee ballot? Do you prefer voting early to avoid the crowds? Know your polling place and the hours. Voting on the day of? Schedule it into your day to be sure nothing interferes with your voting.
- Volunteer. If you strongly support a candidate or an issue, contact a local political organization and volunteer. You can do this via phone banking, helping fundraise, or even passing out flyers. Many options await you if you feel the pull to do so.
- Help a friend or loved one. Many people need your help filling out their absentee ballots or even getting a ride to the polls. Make some calls/texts or email your circle, asking if anyone needs help voting.
- Look past the presidency. Many elections are going on on November 5th, not just the Presidential election. Your local and state elections matter! Your vote can be the catalyst for who wins and what issues are on the table, so research and know that your voice counts.
- Do your research! Go to your local board of elections, online or in person, and ask for your sample ballot. You can have a preview of exactly what your ballot will look like on election day. Look into the candidates and know which ones align with your values and key issues. You can go ahead and fill it out and take it in with you on election day, using it as a guide. You have no idea how much more confident you will feel walking away from the ballot box.
- Show up. We cannot stress this enough. No matter what side of the aisle you lean on, show up and vote!
- Know that post-election stress is real. Be prepared for whatever the outcome is.
Election Day Checklist Resources
- Register to vote
- Confirm your voter registration
- Volunteer on election day
