Dear John 

Tomorrow is Election Day! In less than 12 hours, polling locations will open across Virginia.  

Listen, I get it. This election season has been stressful. It's easy to want to sit out and watch it go by without you. But the past few weeks i've been repeating one thing over and over -- voting is a form of harm reduction and community care.

With my vote (which I will cast tomorrow!), i'm voting for pro-equality candidates that will best allow me to advocate for our community. This year, we keep us safe means we keep us safe by voting. 

Here's what you need to know:

There are so many good folks-- from volunteers, to poll greeters and workers, to election officers-- who will be waking up before dawn to ensure Election Day runs smoothly and that all votes are counted. All they need is YOU to get out there and cast your ballot!

If you do run into issues on Election Day, there are folks who can help! Voters from anywhere in Virginia can use these hotlines to report long wait times, voting machine issues, or any other election-related problems. Legal professionals staff these hotlines and are connected with local organizations nationwide, enabling them to respond to issues as they happen.

Election Protection Hotlines

English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Spanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
Asian Language/English: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
Arabic/English: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)

We keep us safe by voting. So, go vote!

Sincerely,

Narissa Rahaman (she/her)

Executive Director

Equality Virginia