The Strength to End Homelessness Lies In The Power of YOUR Vote!

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Your response: “I know you are busy. That is why we are out here, to save you the time of going down to the county elections office. This way you will not have to give up your right to vote, and it will take less than a minute. Can I help you fill out this form Excuse: “My candidates always lose anyway.” Your response: “I know what you mean. I have been really frustrated the same way. And then I found out that many people did not vote last time. So people like you and me who are fed up have gotten together and we are going to register 5,000 people right here in town. Can I help you fill out this form Excuse: “I think I’m already registered.” Lots of people who think they are already registered have actually been taken off the registration rolls — usually because they moved. If someone tells you they have already registered, try “Great, have you moved or changed your name since you last registered” Excuse: “I’m homeless.” A person has the right to vote no matter where they live, provided they meet other voter eligibility requirements. A location of residence must be indicated on the registration form so that officials may verify the precinct in which you live. A mailing address is used to send elections materials and keep the voter registration list current. Excuse: “I don’t have an ID” Please see “State-by-state Chart of ID requirements” in this guide. Excuse: “I have been convicted of a crime.” Most people think that they cannot vote if they have been convicted of a crime, yet many states allow convicted felons to vote, either automatically after release from prison, parole, or probation or once they have applied for restoration of their voting rights. Ask your county elections office about your state’s laws on this issue. 16
Frequently Asked Questions by Individuals Am I eligible to register and to vote Yes, if you are: • A citizen of the United States • A legal resident of your state • At least 18 years old by Election Day • Not in prison, not on probation, not on parole, and have not committed a felony (varies from state to state; check with your county elections office) • Not declared mentally incompetent by a court (varies with states, check with your county elections office) Do I have to be 18 years old to register No. As long as you will be 18 on the day of the upcoming election then you may register to vote. Must I read or write English in order to register or vote No. You may register and vote even if you cannot read or write. You may take to the voting booth a literate and registered individual who can assist you in the voting process, but not actually vote for you. How can I register Although some states allow you to register online, most require that a voter registration form be filled out and mailed to the local county election office. You may also register to vote at your local elections office. Where can I find the registration form Voter registration forms are available at post offices, libraries, fire stations, Departments of Motor Vehicles, welfare departments, county elections offices. In addition, voter registration forms are available online and at many social service agencies. When can I register You may register anytime, but do it by your state’s deadline if you want to vote in the upcoming election. Deadlines vary from state to state though most states’ deadlines are no earlier than a month before the upcoming election. Does it cost anything to register No. Registration is free. 17
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Page 23 and 24: II Voter Education Initiatives Regi
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Appendix I Sample Phone Script for
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Appendix III Sample Media Advisory
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Appendix V National and State Resou
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