Here’s what you need to do and know before the 2020 Presidential Election…
☑ Mark your calendar
November 3rd, 2020. Say it out loud. Remind your friends. Shout it from a rooftop.
Why does this election and your vote matter?
The current administration has rolled back HUNDREDS of environmental standards, regulatory requirements, and policies aimed to curb climate change and federal funding for science and the environment. Our planet and our communities cannot afford another four years of an administration that denies climate science.
We need elected officials that listen to science, embrace environmental protection policies, are actively working towards preparing communities for future environmental challenges, and who do not have close ties with the fossil fuel industry. The planet needs your VOTE. Learn more about voting and why it matters for the environment here!
☑ Check your voter registration status
If you’ve recently moved, changed your name, or want to change your political party affiliation, ensure that all of your information is correct. Check your voter registration status here.
☑ Register to vote
It takes 2 minutes or less! Register here and find all the information you need to vote in your state (including all upcoming elections and deadlines) here.
☑ Encourage a +1 to vote
Do you know a first time voter who might need help registering? Or maybe you have friends and family who are currently undecided? Start a conversation with them and encourage them to vote!
☑ Voting by mail?
If you’re voting by mail this year, request an absentee ballot here.
☑ Voting in person?
If you’re voting in person this year, find a polling place near you here.
☑ Research the candidate’s stance on issues that you care about
For a full rundown on Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden’s stance on climate issues, check out this article.
☑ Complete the 2020 census
Your vote in the election counts, but so does your participation in the 2020 census. Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. Census results also determine your political representation at all levels of government, including the number of seats each state is given in Congress. Complete the 2020 census here!
