A complete resource guide for health clinics & other community based organizations
Introduction
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Why should we care about voter registration? -
How this toolkit was developed
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Voting and Health
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Better health outcomes, including: · ·
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Stronger Social Relationships, experienced through: · · · ·
Personal Pride and Dignity ·
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Voter Engagement and the Mission of Health Clinics & Nonprofits Benefits for health clinics and nonprofits: · · · ·
Key messages for talking about voter engagement: · · · ·
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8 Ideas for Voter Engagement Nonprofits CAN DO! –
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Build Support
Step 1 – Recruit a Team · ·
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Step 2 – Plan a Meeting · ·
Step 3 – Develop a Plan · · ·
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Talk it Up
Agenda talking points
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Host a Voter Registration Event
Before the Event · ·
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Approaching the public · · · · ·
Submitting forms
Create a Voter Registration Desk
Appoint a staff person as a Voter Registration Coordinator. · · ·
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Post signs informing of the opportunity to register to vote –
Train staff/volunteers on voter registration procedures ·
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Submitting forms
Encourage Staff to “Have the Talk”
Asking the Voter Registration Question
Making the transition to voter registration:
Assure the client it is easy to register and can be done quickly.
Voting is important
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Host a Phone Bank
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Important things clients to know · · · ·
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Get Social
Sample Posts
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Send Emails Leading up to an Election
Email 1 – Register to Vote. (send by September 10th)
Email 2 – Last Chance to Register. (Send by October 1st)
Email 3 – Look up your voting location (Send by October 16th)
Email 4 – Make a plan for voting day (Send by October 30th)
Email 5 – Don’t forget to take you ID (Send by November 5th)
Other things to include: · · ·
Other Useful Resources
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Follow Up Form