GET THE VOTE OUT

AKA Peak Design's point by point refuting of excuses not to vote.

By Peak Design

October 30^th, 2018

LET'S VOTE!

It's easier than you think.

Election day is Tuesday, November 6. Let our handy guide help you get out and exercise that ol' constitutional right to shape the government. Before we get started, it is worth noting that registration deadlines have passed in some states, but other states offer same-day registration. Check here for registration status and local registration rules.

The way we see it, there are 3 steps to participating in the midterms:

1) Prepare!

Explore your ballot, read up on issues, form opinions, and write your choices down. Do the hard work of dissecting the issues and candidates ahead of time, and bring your findings with you into the voting booth! Check out these resources:

https://votesaveamerica.com/ballot - Enter your address and explore your ballot!

https://www.sierraclubindependentaction.org/ - Voting recommendations from an organization we respect the hell out of.

https://www.aclu.org/voter/ - Another great resource from another great organization.

https://outdoorindustry.org/2018-voters-guide/ - Voting guide from the Outdoor Industry Association, of which we are proud members.

2) Find your polling place!

https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ - Just pop in your registered address and see where you need to go to vote.

3) Vote!

Go and participate. Matter of fact, why don't you take 5 of your close friends with you.

https://www.workplacefairness.org/voting-rights-time-off-work - Check if your state offers protection for voters needing to take time off work to go and cast their ballots.

FAQs:

Isn't it too hard? What c'mon we put all those links together for you right up there ^. It's easy.

What if I'm just not that political? Voting isn't about politics, it's about civic duty.

Is it true that if you don't use it you will lose it? Yes, that sounds true.

Will my vote matter? Unequivocally, yes. Americans have worked over centuries to ensure that you (yes, you!) have the right to have your voice heard! Participating is paramount to a functioning democracy! Additionally, countless races and ballot measures come down to extremely slim margins all of the time. Also, if you get vocal and excited about voting, you can motivate your friends in other states to vote on all the close races on their ballot.