I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West
Ep 33 VOTE and Make Your Voice Heard! Tues., NOV 8, 2022
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Hello...thanks for listening!
Democracy and women's rights are on the ballot this midterm election! And this is a "no joke" election year!
Hopefully you were able to Vote early and if not, you still have the actual election day which is Tuesday, November 8, 2022!
Let's make our voices heard...loud and clear!
Some helpful websites:
1. www.VOTE.org (for anywhere in the US and depending on where you live it will branch off as far as what city and state you're in).
2. If you're in Georgia --> www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (this will tell you where you're registered to vote at on election day depeding on your info -- I suggest checking this before heading out to Vote, if you're unsure).
Some suggestions if you're voting on election day, November 8, 2022:
0. Have your ID/credentials with you
1. Get to your voting location as early in the day as possible.
2. Use the restroom beforehand.
3. Bring snacks and beverages with you (in places like Georgia, it's now against the law to accept food or drinks while standing in a long line to vote).
4. If you have kids with you and there are long lines,
a. bring either a coloring book(s),
b. blank sheets of paper and some crayons or pens or a pencil or
c. some video games with you (if you have an electrical device) so that they aren't bored waiting for you to wait in a long line to vote.
d. And in addition, bring enough snacks and drinks for yourself and for the children that are with you.
5. Check on your elderly relatives, friends or neighbors to see if they need a ride to get to their voting location;
a. assistance on what to do once they get to their voting location and/or if they can't stand for long periods of time,
b. bring a lawn chair or fold-up chair with with you to have on hand in case you or they need to sit down if there are long lines to vote.
6. As long as you're in line before your voting location closes (no matter how long the long is even if you're in line at 6:59PM and the line is 7 blocks long and your voting location closes at 7:00PM, you are able to vote!). Don't let anyone tell you or "bully" you into thinking otherwise or to leave the line!
Rideshare suggestions if you don't have mode of transportation or live far away from your voting location (or if you're a poll worker):
1. Lyft (rideshare app) is giving a discount of 50% your ride if you use them to go to and from your voting location -- Use Code VOTE22.
2. Uber is giving poll workers (up to $200) ride discounts if they don't have a mode of transportation to get to the polls they're working at from Monday, NOV 7 - Wednesday, NOV 9, 2022 -- Check this website to sign-up and for more info --> www.powerthepolls.org/Uber
If you've voted and have helped anyone/everyone around you that has needed it already and you can afford to donate --- please donate! Every bit helps!
Cheers to speaking up and for making your voice heard!