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Subject: CASTYOUR VOTE ON [Fill in date of Primary, Caucus or General Election]!

All members of the CHI family are encouraged to vote on [fill in date of Primary, Caucus or General Election]. Voting is our right and our responsibility as United States citizens.

Your single vote does matter. Congressional elections have been decided by only a few hundred votes. And state and local elections may have even slimmer margins.

So, mark your calendar for Election Day and be sure to vote. Check with your supervisor on your organization’s policies on time off for voting.If you can’t get to the polls, try voting by mail or early voting. Ballots can be sent to you then returned by mail or dropped off at polling stations (rules vary by state).

Your opinion matters. VOTE AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

For information on your elections and candidates, go to the CHI Advocacy Action Center’s Election Guide at , Elections and Candidates tab, or visit the My Voice, My Vote website for more voting resources.

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It is time to exercise your voice and your vote! The (primary, caucus, general) election is on (fill in the date), so mark your calendars and make sure to make voting a priority. Remember – voting is your right and privilege. Elections have often been won or lost by very small margins and recent history has proven that every vote really does matter. This is your opportunity to shape the future of your community, your, state and your nation! Here are some tips for making Election Day easier:

  • Make sure you are registered to vote by (insert local registration deadline).
  • Check with your supervisor on your organization’s policies on time off for voting.
  • If you can’t get to the polls, try voting by mail or early voting. Ballots can be sent to you then returned by mail or dropped off at polling stations (rules vary by state).
  • Consider voting in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon when polls tend to be less crowded.
  • If you show up at the polling place but your name is not on the voting roll, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot. The local elections office will determine later if you were eligible to vote and if your vote will count.
  • Find out where you vote and get directions for your polling location in advance. It will save you time and headaches when it comes time to cast your vote.
  • If you make a mistake on your original ballot, you are entitled to a new ballot.
  • Once at the polls, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Poll workers are available to answer questions and offer help.
  • If this is your first time voting, or if you have moved to a new precinct, be sure to bring a picture I.D. with you to the polling location to verify your identity and proof of residence.
  • Remember, all states have guidelines allowing military personnel to vote, even if they are overseas.

If you cannot get to the polls on Election Day, there are provisions for voting in advance, but make appropriate plans now. Check with your County Clerk or Secretary of State to inquire about early voting, mail-in ballot and absentee voting. Local and federal governments have worked diligently to make voting as easy and accessible as possible.

So plan ahead and make your voice heard on (insert date of election here)!

For information on your elections and candidates, go to the CHI Advocacy Action Center’s Election Guide at , Elections and Candidates tab, or visit the My Voice, My Vote website for more voting resources.