• Vote by Mail FAQs

    Oct 11, 2020

    Woman looking at mail in ballot by a mail box - Vote by mail

    Vote by Mail - What, Why, Who, When and How

    A hot topic for this coming election is how many people will vote by mail. With COVID-19 still rampant in the U.S., voting by mail will be a critical part of the November 3rd election. But whether or not you’re eligible to vote by mail depends on where you live, even down to the county level. Read on to find out more information on how to vote by mail.  

    What does it mean to vote by mail?

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  • Debunking the Myth of Mail-In Ballot Voter Fraud

    Sep 28, 2020 by Elena Veatch

    Pile of mail-in voting envelopes and "I Voted" stickers and an American flag

    Mail-In Ballot Voter Fraud Is Extremely Rare

    Mail-in ballot voter fraud is the biggest problem that doesn’t exist.

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  • Early Voting: What Do Campaigns Need to Know?

    Sep 24, 2020 by Ben Holse (he/him)

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    Answering Your FAQs about Early Voting in 2020

    Due to the ongoing pandemic, we’ve seen a lot of talk recently about early voting in 2020. But early and absentee voting can be very, very different depending on where you live. While there are states that continue to limit absentee voting, early voting, or both, the trend across the country in recent years has been to make it easier for voters to cast a ballot. For instance, some states like New York and Michigan opened up access to early and absentee voting for the 2020 election cycle pre-COVID-19. 

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  • Absentee Voting & Early Vote Strategies for Membership Organizations

    Apr 27, 2020 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

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     Absentee Voting & Early Vote To Help Your Membership Organization

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  • GOTV: What Do You Need for Get Out The Vote?

    Jun 26, 2014 by Sophie Thurber (she/her)

    GOTV- here is what you need for get out the vote

    GOTV is Your Friend (With Benefits)

    GOTV matters. Campaigns require long hours, uncomfortable conversations about money and immense dedication from the candidate, staffers and volunteers.  After all the time and money you pour into a campaign (not to mention your sanity), it’s important to finish strong with a robust GOTV program.  Here are a few things to think about for Get Out The Vote as you plan your last push to the finish line:

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  • Democratic Direct Mail for Absentee and Early Vote in Democratic Primaries

    Feb 17, 2014 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

    Democratic Direct Mail

    Democratic Direct Mail in Down Ballot Races—Don't Count It Out!

    I have heard the story many a time; "I am running down ballot in a state-wide primary, so I am only going to do television." Sadly, if  you are still using a Television only strategy you may miss many voters you need to reach. If you are running in primary think about incorporating a targeted communications medium like Democratic direct mail or online advertising, here is why:

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