Hey there friend,

National Voter Registration Day is today, and we want to remind you to use the ballot as a tool to help shape our collective future. We’re using this important day as an opportunity to demystify the ballot process by sharing some helpful tools to support everyone exercising their voting rights, because your vote matters!

📤Did You Know There’s an Election November 4? 

That’s right! Every year is an election year—from local to state to federal elections, everyone’s vote is important. Yet, unnecessary barriers like onerous voter ID laws, restrictions on voter registration, and gerrymandering policies disproportionately impact people of color and young people. We saw this in Texas just this past summer, when state politicians decided to redraw election maps, further weaking the representation of people of color. That’s exactly why we must keep voting; they want us silenced and we refuse to be.

Right now, several states are attempting to follow in Texas’ footsteps, from officials attempting to dilute the power of Native voters in North Dakota, to mail-in ballot challenges in Illinois, and disenfranchisement concerns for Black voters in Louisiana. We deserve better, and we’re demanding a democracy that includes the voices of those historically excluded and disproportionately prevented from participating in elections.

📥Take Action

While attempts are underway to silence our votes, it’s important to know what resources are available to ensure we’re informed about our rights:

✅Vote411.org is your one-stop shop to double check your voter registration information, state-by-state. 
✅Ballotpedia is a helpful tool to learn more about upcoming ballot initiatives. 
✅Vote.org provides information on upcoming elections that might be happening in your area this year. 

Your voice and your vote matter. Together, we can ensure that voting is accessible to everyone who wishes to participate in shaping our democracy.  

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