Step 1: Pick what type of event you want to organize.
Plan an event that is a combination of a service project & election activity.(Or just do the election activity AS a service project.) There are many types of election events. You can: Engage other voters. - Conduct a voter registration drive.
- Host a voter education event. (an issues fair, a debate watch, canvassing/door-knocking)
- Get out the vote - make sure people go to the polls on Election Day.
Engage candidates. - Host a service stop, debate, forum, or candidate fair. (Or attend another event with the candidate.)
- Organize a letter writing, phone call, or e-mail campaign.
- Create a candidate survey or service pledge.
Voice your opinion. - As a group, write lots of op-eds/letters to the editor or call in to radio or tv talkshows.
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Step 2: Choose when to have your event.
Choose one of the following days to have your event.
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Conduct a voter registration drive.Host a voter education event. (an issues fair, a debate watch, canvassing/door-knocking) Get out the vote - make sure people go to the polls on Election Day.
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Host a service stop, debate, forum, or candidate fair. (Or attend another event with the candidate.)Organize a letter writing, phone call, or e-mail campaign. Create a candidate survey or service pledge.
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Step 3: Plan and have your event.
Plan your event.Use the resources below to help you plan your event. Share your event.Complete the form at the bottom of the page to register your event with us so it is included in our event database and media promotions. Also, consider posting a summary of what you're planning on the Discussion Forum to get feedback and ideas from other people. Have your event.If you need assistance, please contact us and we'll try to help. Share what happened.
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