This week is National Voter Education Week! As American citizens, it is our right to vote and have a say in our democracy, and in many states and jurisdictions, we have an election coming up soon!
It’s easy to learn more. National Voter Education Week outlines the five key steps on their voting checklist:
- Register to vote
- Get to know your ballot: research candidates, understand initiatives and cut through the noise
- Make a plan: Decide whether you are voting in person or by mail and know deadlines & requirements
- Understand the process: Review election rules, ballot counting and beyond. Knowledge empowers your voice
- Share with family and friends: Share your knowledge with your loved ones to empower them in the electoral process
Learn more about National Voter Education Week and see below for more info: https://nationalvotereducationweek.org/
Check your Voter Registration Status:
- Find your state: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote/voter-registration-status
- PA: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-registration/check-my-registration-status
Register to Vote:
- Find your state: https://www.nass.org/can-i-vote/register-to-vote
- PA: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
Find Your Voting Location:
- Find your state: https://www.nass.org/can-i-vote/find-your-polling-place
- PA: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx
Explore Athena Strategies’ resources: https://athena-strategies.com/resource-search/
See you at the polls!