Ahead of the 2020 Presidential elections, the fourth Tuesday in September marks National Voter Registration Day, a day to ensure that those who want to vote are prepared and registered. Many voting advocates are advising that people register and vote early in order to avoid the challenges anticipated because of COVID-19. Here are some resources to make sure your vote counts this year.
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Each state has their own process for voting. To obtain more information on voting in your particular state, go to NonprofitVote.org. At this website, simply clicking on your state on the interactive map will lead to resources on registration, voting by mail, early voting, volunteering to work at the polls, and local and state election information.
Most states have the option to register to vote online. The website NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org is a great resource for all things voting.
As the elections approach, more virtual and in-person events will be hosted in certain locations.
For instance, in Los Angeles, LA Free The Vote will be hosting a National Voter Registration Day Celebration on Zoom at 6 P.M. PST on Sept. 22. Search for events happening in your city or state HERE. Instagram is also a great resource to follow voting-related events. Check out director Deon Taylor and Producer Roxanne Taylor’s Be Woke.Vote initiative at Be Woke.Vote.
Political figures have promoted mail-in ballots as one alternative to complete early voting. Ballots with prepaid postage are expected to be mailed to registered voters in the upcoming weeks. Once mailed, voters will be able to track their ballots by visiting the Secretary of State’s website. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by November 3 to be counted.
Request Your Mail-In Ballot HERE
With the recent debacle that transpired with the United States Post Office possibly not being a reliable channel for a fair voting process, some people are opting to vote in person. Voters can expect social distancing and face mask orders to be reinforced at polling stations.
Proper identification will be required to vote at the polls. Find out what the Voter ID Requirements are so you won’t be left out on voting day.
Once you get to your polling station, it is important to know what propositions will be on the ballot. Los Angeles organization Community Coalition is a great resource for learning about various initiatives affecting black and brown communities. For instance, they have a page dedicated to some very powerful propositions that will be listed on the California ballot this coming General Election. For specific ballot propositions by state, go HERE.
Election day is held on Tuesday, November 3rd. Be Woke and Vote!
