This year Election Day is on November 8th.
Are you ready?
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Maybe...?No worries, we got you.Whether you’re voting in person, voting by mail, or just getting the word out there, here is your one-stop-shop Voter Toolkit to learn all you need to know about voting in the 2022 election while having some fun along the way. Now let’s dive in!
Resisterhood Documentary Director’s Statement
Welcome my fellow Resisters! Let me start by thanking you for checking out this Voter Toolkit. You are here because you know how important it is to vote in 2022 Midterm Elections. This could actually be the most important election in our lives. We must all make our voices and our votes count!
My name is Cheryl Jacobs Crim (you can call me CJ) and I’m the director of RESISTERHOOD, a documentary that follows a diverse group of grassroots activists working tirelessly to defend our democracy and stop the erosion of our civil rights. After the 2016 election I knew I needed to use my skill as a filmmaker to tell stories of everyday Americans fighting for the country I believed in—a country with equality and justice for all. I have filmed dozens of peaceful protests and hundreds of people getting arrested while making some good trouble—necessary trouble (the picture above was taken just after I paid my $50 fine for being arrested at a protest).
RESISTERHOOD embodies the idea that joining together to support and uplift each other is what democracy looks like. So get out there, vote, and encourage everyone around you to vote. Send them this Voter Toolkit. Together, we can create an America we are all proud of!Sincerely yours,
CJ. Crim
When/how do I register to vote?
Right now! There’s no time like the present, so if you have 2 minutes check it right now through Vote Save America.Not sure whether you registered or not? Never fear, check right here. This will take 30 seconds and it is really important, so no excuses!Make sure to check the registration deadlines for your state. You’re busy so I got you: check here or here to see what your state’s rules and deadlines are and for a plethora of useful voting info.
How do I vote by mail?
After you’ve made sure you’re registered to vote, check to see what your state’s request rules are for mail-in voting because it varies by state and some rules have changed because of COVID. In some states you can send in a request online, and in some you need to mail-in the form, so be sure to check!Once you got that all squared away, then viola! You should receive your ballot in the mail. Be sure to check the deadline because it may be for the postmarked date or date received, depending where you live!We aren’t done yet though! Once you receive your ballot be sure to fill it out and mail it in as soon as you can to mitigate mail congestion and increase the likelihood of your vote being counted in time.Still feeling a bit confused? Vote Save America can help walk you through the process. It’s fast, easy, and will make a huge impact.More info: Learn more about voting with this sharable Instagram post!
How can I vote safely in person?
Hopefully this pandemic is finally going away and we will not have any restrictions. But we do encourage all Resisters to request mail-in ballots so they can vote remotely. We know that might not work for everyone so here we go:The official election day is November 8th, but some states have early voting so be sure to check here to see what your state’s rules are. If you can vote early, PLEASE DO!Each state will have physical voting locations, however some states have cut down their number of polling places. Make sure to check here or here to find out the exact rules for your state and to find where your closest polling location will be.Here’s a shareable instagram post on how to vote without using the USPS.