Boozhoo John,
I recently shared my thoughts on voting in an interview with WXPR Local Public Radio. I said, “When you do not vote, it’s not an act of resistance on your part. Actually, it’s an act of surrender. We don’t want to turn our backs on this important opportunity to have our voices heard.”
Native people are used to fighting for our rights and protections of our lands – and with the election coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 8, now is not the time to stand by and do nothing. I truly believe our voices have power and when we vote, we are standing up for our future generations. Vote for better access to healthcare. Vote for our missing and murdered Indigenous women. Vote for the protections of our land and water. Vote for our sovereignty. Whatever you vote for, speak up and use your voice on Tuesday, Nov. 8. |
Voting information you need: -
First, check to see if you’re registered to vote here. If you’re not registered, you can register in-person when you vote. Just make sure you have a proof of residence document (this can be a letter from a tribal government if it has your name and address on it) for your registration and a valid photo ID to vote (this can be a tribal ID).
- Know what’s on your ballot. You can find a sample ballot on MyVote here.
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If you haven’t yet returned your absentee ballot, you should plan to drop it off in-person or vote in-person at your polling location. If you would like to drop off your absentee ballot in-person, you should contact your clerk to find out where you can return your absentee ballot. Contact your clerk if you have more questions.
- When voting in-person on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, make sure you bring a valid photo ID and know where your polling place is (your polling location may have changed this year). All polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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