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Power the Vote 2012. Association of State Colleges and Universities August 2012. About the League of Women Voters. Founded in 1920 Volunteer and grassroots-driven Active in more than 800 communities Best known for voter education & registration
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Power the Vote 2012 Association of State Colleges and Universities August 2012
About the League of Women Voters • Founded in 1920 • Volunteer and grassroots-driven • Active in more than 800 communities • Best known for voter education & registration • Support millions of voters in big election years • Also advocate on a range of public policy priorities
Key Focus Areas Voter Protection Voter Registration Voter Education Voter Mobilization
Our Goals • Reach millions of voters through www.VOTE411.org • Arm voters with quality info about candidates, election process • Advocate against barriers at the polls • Advocate for pro-voter reforms • Engage first-time voters, young voters • Build strategic partnerships to reach new communities, expand electorate
Voter Protection • Fight back against new ID restrictions • Protect voter registration work • Promote pro-voter reforms, better redistricting • Poll worker and poll watcher programs • Identify last-minute barriers • Collaborate with local and state elections officials • Educate voters to overcome barriers
Voter Registration • High schools & community colleges, technical schools • Naturalization ceremonies • Health centers, transit hubs, underserved neighborhoods • National Voter Reg. Day: 9/25
Voter Education • VOTE411.org • Debates • Voters’ Guides • Online Info in many local communities • Holding candidates accountable
Voter Mobilization • Online, transit, advertising, text messaging mobilization efforts • Follow-up with registrants • Overcoming last-minute confusion
Key Things to Remember • Keep records • Group training • Meet your election officials • Partner with experienced groups (like the League) • Keep it positive and personal!
National Resources • Find the League in your area (www.lwv.org) • Use & promote info on www.VOTE411.org • Voting rules for every state • Voter registration tool • National polling place finder • Candidate and ballot info in many areas (starting late sept.) • Contact info
Printed MaterialsAll available for free download at lwv.org!
Resources from your local League • Ask about League materials • Attend debates/events- or bring one to campus! • Sign up to volunteer/ask for volunteers to come to you • Seek expert help if you face a challenge
For More Info… Maggie Duncan Elections Program Manager LWVUS (202) 263-1313 mduncan@lwv.org