Get Out The Vote 2020!

 
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Get Out The Vote 2020!

This year it’s more important than ever to get out the vote for labor, education, families, racial & social justice, and democracy itself. The LEO SPACE Committee (Solidarity, Political Action, & Community Engagement) will include regular updates, tools, and resources via the LEO Solidarity email digest and on our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please check in regularly, share info with others, make your plan to vote while helping others to make and follow through on their voting plans, too! We have to all be involved in this and working together or else we risk losing a lot.


Voters will start receiving ballots Sept. 24! So... make sure you’re registered and that you’ve filled out the application to receive a ballot in order to turn it in as soon as possible. 

For into on voter registration and absentee/vote-by-mail/early-voting go to:

Absentee voting is now available in MI, and no excuse is required. 

“The last day to request an absentee ballot is 4 days before the election (October 30, 2020). Voted ballots must be received by Election Day in order to be counted.”
“You may submit your application either in person or by mail to your City/Township Clerk’s office.”
“After receiving your absentee ballot, you have until 8pm on Election Day to complete and return the ballot to your clerk’s office.”

  • The last day to request an absentee ballot is 4 days before the election (October 30, 2020). Voted ballots must be received by Election Day in order to be counted.

  • You may submit your application either in person or by mail to your City/Township Clerk's office.

  • After receiving your absentee ballot, you have until 8pm on Election Day to complete and return the ballot to your clerk's office.

 

Not Yet Registered to Vote?

If you have a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, you can register to vote or update your registration online, today!

 

There are many ways to register to vote in Michigan. You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day, but it is better to register as soon as possible. FAQs:


AFT (American Federation of Teachers) MI ENDORSEMENTS

Go here to find the list of state-wide AFT-endorsed candidates, including:

U.S. Senate: Gary Peters

Michigan Supreme Court: Chief Justice Bridget McCormack

Michigan Supreme Court: Elizabeth Welch

State Board of Education: Ellen Cogen Lipton

State Board of Education: Jason Strayhorn

University of Michigan Board: Mark Bernstein

University of Michigan Board: Shauna Ryder Diggs

Michigan State University Board: Dr. Rema Vassar

Michigan State University Board: Brian Mosallam

Wayne State University Board: Shirley Stancato

Wayne State University Board: Eva Garza Dewaelsche


Help GOTV!

  • Sign this student-led Pledge for Faculty to not hold synchronous classes or major assessments on Nov 3rd to ensure that your students can get to their polling stations and/or work the polls on election day! More information HERE! 

  • AFT Votes! Use this tool on the web or download app to your phone. Use it to request your absentee ballot, sign up for phone banking events scheduled all over the state, pledge to be a poll worker, invite your friends, and reach out to coworkers, neighbors, and more.

  • Sign up to for WAVE MICHIGAN and use it to reach out to friends, family, neighbors, or MI residents who might need a little extra encouragement to get their ballots in and to support labor, education, and social justice.


Additional Info and Resources:

  • Michigan residents confined in jail or prison who are awaiting arraignment or trial are eligible to vote. When residents are released from jail or prison after serving a sentence, they are free to participate in elections without restriction.

  • TurboVote.org will also help you check, register online, and then send automatic reminders about when/where to vote. This site is both English and Spanish.

  • Any questions? Visit mi.gov/vote or Vote411.org, or call the Voting Helpline at 855-VOTE311 (855-868-3311), or email VotingHelpline@gmail.com.

  • You can preview your local ballot and view local candidates in Q&A forums online via League of Women Voters: Vote411.org.

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