Dear John,

I know the polls just opened on the East Coast, so I wanted to send you a quick reminder of what to expect today and how you can help make sure every vote is counted:

The presidential race probably won’t be called tonight, and that’s OK. A record number of early ballots have been cast, and many states weren’t allowed to start counting those until today. It’s likely that it won’t be possible to count enough ballots by the end of today to declare a winner, and the proportion of votes for each candidate will probably fluctuate over time.

Counting all the votes might take a while, and that’s OK too. Getting through all those ballots could take a couple of days, or even weeks—and that’s to be expected. It’s important to be patient and support everyone’s right to have their vote counted in our democracy, no matter how long it takes.

Every vote counts, so count every vote. Pass it on. Every person in your community can be an advocate for the integrity of our democracy in this election. Talk with your friends or family members today about how the mix of mail-in and in-person ballots means we probably won’t know right away who won—and that it’s a good thing, because it means every vote is being counted. Make sure they sign the Count Every Vote pledge, or you can send them this video explainer.
That’s all for now, John. I hope you’re taking care of yourself today. Be sure to check out our Election Survival guide for some much-needed distraction and self care.

Thanks,

Uma

P.S. Our work will continue no matter what happens in this election. By donating today, you can help prepare for the fights tomorrow.

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From: Uma Iyer
Date: November 2, 2020 5:08 PM
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Dear John,

It is anyone's guess what the election will bring us tomorrow.

But while those results are still uncertain, here’s something I know for sure—everyone at the National Women’s Law Center, and this amazing community we’ve built together, will keep fighting for gender justice, no matter what. No matter who wins (which we might not know for a while), we will have to hold our elected officials accountable. We need to be ready. Help NWLC prepare for the weeks and months beyond with a special gift right now. [[link removed]]

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We already know Roe is at risk. But too many people have already lost abortion access because of state laws that target abortion—and those could increase after the election. Abortion opponents have spent the last four years passing new abortion restrictions at the state level and stacking the courts with anti-abortion judges to uphold them, and we’ve seen the effects all over the country. Help us protect abortion access.

Women of color and their families are still the most affected by the economic impact of the pandemic. No matter who wins the election, NWLC will keep fighting to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable are centered in COVID recovery efforts. Front-line workers are disproportionately women, especially women of color, and the pandemic has laid bare how much our society simultaneously depends on these workers and undervalues them. Make a donation to help support women in low-income jobs who are still on the front-lines of this pandemic.

Access to health care is on the line. Right after the election, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could decimate the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its protections for women and all of us with preexisting conditions. But no matter what the court decides, we’ll never give up until everyone has the health care they need. Help support our fight for low-cost, comprehensive, accessible health care for all.


Our child care system is terribly flawed. The pandemic has only underscored that both families and child care providers have suffered the consequences of chronic underinvestment. We know that access to high-quality, affordable child care is the key to our economic recovery. Without a significant public investment, more child care programs will close permanently, women will be forced out of the workforce, and families will feel the long-term economic impacts for years to come. We won’t let that happen. Make a donation to fuel our movement to save child care.

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There is so much work to do, John, and together with passionate, driven supporters like you, the Law Center is going to keep doing the work. Please make a donation before Election Day to help us be ready. [[link removed]]

Remember—no matter what happens, we are in this together. Thank you for being part of these fights with us. Together we will keep working to build the future we all want to see.

In solidarity,
Uma Iyer
(she/her/hers)
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
National Women's Law Center

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