ACLU Supporter –

As we head into the last weekend before Election Day, we at the ACLU wanted to reach out with a few reminders and reassurances around this incredibly pivotal time.

The main thing to remember – other than to vote, of course – is that this election is happening during a pandemic. That means Tuesday may look a bit different, and we want you to feel as prepared for it as possible. Here are a few important points to keep in mind:

1. Final results will not come in on election night. That's okay. Voting by mail is one of the safest ways for many to cast their ballot this year due to COVID-19. But processing these ballots takes more time – and many states don't start processing the ballots until Election Day itself or until the ballot is received, which may be after Election Day. Election night returns have always been mere projections, but this year especially, we need to wait for the final results. Take a breath, and remember counting every vote with accuracy is far more important to our country's future than rushing the results.
2. The ACLU will be ready to protect your civil liberties – and the vote – no matter what. Our attorneys and organizers are prepared in all 50 states to take action for you and all our rights on Tuesday and beyond. If someone tries to declare a winner before every vote gets counted – we'll be here. If there's an attempt to subvert our country's democratic process – we'll be here. We've been fighting all year to make sure everyone's fundamental right to vote is secure, and we're not stopping now.
3. If you haven't done so before Election Day, vote. And if you have voted already, then check in with three friends over the weekend about their plans, too. You can find and share specific voting information for your state here, as well as resources on your local down-ballot races and ways to get involved beyond casting your ballot.

We know it's been a tough week, ACLU Supporter, and an even more challenging year. But we're in the final stretch of this election, and the more prepared we all are the better.

Please take a moment to go over our voting guide one more time and together, we can finish this election strong to protect the civil liberties we all believe in.

For our democracy,

Molly McGrath
Pronouns: she, her, hers
ACLU campaign strategist, fighting for voting rights

P.S. If you're still feeling unsure and want to learn more about what to expect on Election Day during the pandemic, listen to Episode One of the ACLU's special mini-series that I host, At the Polls, part of our At Liberty podcast. It's a solid rundown to listen to over the weekend so you can go into Tuesday informed and a little less stressed. Thank you.