Proven Ways You Can Help GOTV!
Here are some of the ways that anyone can help with GOTV campaigns for the upcoming November election, as well as future elections. I've put them in order, based on how much time each method will take. The methods that take more time are the most effective, but all are worthwhile:
1. Donate to a Candidate's Campaign - Every donation counts, but the more you can donate, the more help it will be.
2. Donate to Your Local Party Organization - These donations are the most effective way to affect all races in your local area. Most funds will be used to work effectively on GOTV efforts in your own district and region.
3. Put up Campaign Signs in Your Yard - You can get these from individual Candidates or from your local Democratic Party organization. You'll be asked for a donation, but if you cannot donate, most will still give you a yard sign. If you are unable to pick up a yard sign, most campaigns will deliver one to your home. It's surprising how much good these do. To prevent vandalism, place these well within your yard. Vandals will be less likely to steal or deface them if they have to go far into your yard. Just make sure they can be seen from the street.
4. Volunteer to Work at Your Local Democratic Headquarters - Every volunteer is important, and every hour you can work is helpful. If you don't want to meet people and talk to them directly, there's still tons to do, from stuffing envelopes to taking campaign signs to people's homes.
6. Volunteer to Take People to the Polls on Election Day - This is just a one-day effort, but many people need rides to the polling place. Generally, your local Democratic Party Organization is the place to volunteer for this work. Everyone who wants to vote should be able to vote.
7. Talk to Your Neighbors - You can do this on your own, without any organization or candidate being involved. You can talk to as few or as many of your neighbors as you wish and it can help multiply the power of your vote more than you think. As FSogol mentioned downthread, talk to co-workers, friends, family and everyone else you can, too.
8. Volunteer to Do Phone-Bank Calls - Both your local Democratic Party organization and individual candidates need phone-bank workers. It can be frustrating, since many people will hang up on your and some will swear at you, but it can be very effective if enough people volunteer.
9. Volunteer to Canvass in Your Neighborhood - You can do this through your local Democratic Party organization or for individual candidates. It's time-consuming but very rewarding, and you'll be an important influence in getting people out to vote. The more time you can spend, the more important your work will be.
Those are just some of the ideas that have been proven to work. If you have other strategies, please post them in this thread. GOTV is the most effective campaign strategy that any individual can implement. By convincing voters to go to the polls who otherwise might not vote, you multiply your own vote. It can make all the difference, particularly in local, state legislative and congressional elections.
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they do vote in every election. (Small firm, about 30 people these days, about 85% Democratic)
