We Want You to Vote!
If you’re feeling as concerned about the upcoming presidential election as we are, there are simple ways to get involved starting right now.
On our team, David and Laura plan to participate in Postcards to Swing States. Emily will do the same with Vote Forward letter writing. We like these methods because they’re accessible—you can do this work from home if you cannot participate in more traditional ways like knocking on doors or phone banks. Not only that, but Postcards and Vote Forward have shown measurable impact.
But First
The most important part is to get registered and go vote! Don’t wait—each state has deadlines for registration. You can use these helpful resources from Vote.org to get started:
Feeling Ambitious?
Now that you have a plan to make sure you vote, how about helping others get to the polls as well? (This is the democratic equivalent of putting your oxygen mask on first.)
We’re a small team, so we’ll provide resources for getting registered and voting in North Carolina:
Check Your NC Reg. The NC State Board of Elections can tell you if you’re registered in less than 30 seconds.
Not Registered? Get Registered. The state lays out all the ways to register, but the most convenient way to register is during in-person early voting.
Voter Registration Deadline for the 2024 General Election: Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at 5 p.m.
The 2024 General Election Early Voting period is from Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, until Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 3 p.m.
In NC, voters will be asked for ID. Many IDs qualify, so read up—odds are you will likely have something around. They’ll even accept some expired IDs. You will be allowed to vote without an ID, but if possible, make things easier by bringing one. Free voter ID cards are available at your county board of elections, too.
Grab the “social media friendly” graphics below and post if you’d like. We did!
Tip: Right click on each image and select “Save Image As…”
Why Our Team Votes
Democracy is not a spectator sport—it's participatory. Voting is the first step in playing and core to how we maintain democracy. Getting the ballot, going to the booth, and casting my vote is an act of optimism.
—David Spratte
I’m deeply concerned about human rights—especially for women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities, immigrants, and other marginalized communities. In 2024, I feel those rights are at stake more than ever before. I’m voting for candidates most likely to protect those rights and who I think will listen when we speak up about other issues. — Emily Combs
I vote because the ballot box is the one place where I have as much say as Elon Musk.
—Jennifer Bedell
I’ll go to vote for candidates' views and not just the party they represent. One's character should weigh more than what they claim. My vote will be for those with integrity.
—Jennifer Bisbing
As citizens, voting is the best way to make sure our voices are heard. Whatever your thoughts on the current state of politics, go vote about it!
Curious about the featured photo? It’s a sticker design by a local artist—we simply added a background graphic to supplement. From News & Observer: “It’s the creation of Shannon Fisher, a sixth-grader and Wake County’s election sticker winner.”
