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