What to do to vote in the November 3rd, 2020 election!
For a clickable document please click the link below!
https://venngage.net/ps/G1VQThopLc/what-to-do-to-vote
#01 Register:
Applications must be postmarked or received no later than 30 days before an election, in order to vote in that election.
To register in Shelby County:
- You must be a US citizen, AND
- You must be at least 18 years old on or before the next election, AND
- You must be a resident of Shelby County, AND
- You must NOT have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, your voting rights must have been restored.
https://www.shelbyvote.com/register-vote
#02 Research:
Where do I vote?
Who is running for election?
- Both answers can be found HERE! https://www.shelbyvote.com/what-districts-am-i
What does each candidate believe is important?
- Find that answer HERE! https://www.isidewith.com/
#03 Plan:
Will you vote in person at your polling place or do you need to vote absentee?
- To request an absentee ballot click HERE! https://www.shelbyvote.com/sites/default/files/documents/elections/2020/November/Absentee%20Request%20General%20Revision%201.pdf
#04 VOTE:
You've registered! You've researched! You've made a plan! Now go vote! Voting is the most important right given to US citizens.
Not until 1965 did all adult American citizens finally secure the invaluable right to vote - regardless of race or sex! Don't waste your vote!
Find out more information about the history of voting rights in the US HERE! https://www.britannica.com/story/voting-in-the-usa