2018 Get Out the Vote Toolkit
UUSJ’s 2018 GOTV theme is Mobilizing UU Congregations Towards Electoral Justice. We hope our toolkit of downloadable resources and accompanying web page with curated links to helpful websites and materials are useful as your congregation joins in action for electoral justice in the 2018 midterm elections.
This initiative is grounded in our UU faith and the Fifth Principle, which supports the democratic process in our lives. With support from the Fund for UU Social Responsibility, UUSJ is working with congregations and partner organizations to register voters,offer thoughtful resources for reflection on social justice issues, and encourage robust participation in the November elections.
While our project highlights Iowa, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, many resources in this toolkit are usable anywhere in the U.S., for local, state and national elections. (See full list of UUSJ Project Partner organizations, states, and the District of Columbia below)
With this project, UU congregations can build congregation-based voter mobilization teams and activate members to volunteer at voter registration and canvassing activities in their areas and beyond, and to raise questions at candidate forums.
We welcome all UU congregations to participate in this initiative, which provides a range of opportunities for congregations and individuals to engage in voter mobilization for this important election year. Please contact us at GOTV@uusj.org, if you are interested in partnering with us.
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Click on the following toolkit items to download printable signage and resources and to find additional information about voting in your state.
Voter Registration and Ballot Information
Voter Registration and Ballot Information for all states:
- Voter registration and voting deadlines
- Information about candidates
- Voter ID Laws
- Downloadable voter ID wallet cards
- Information on ballot measures
UUSJ Project Partner Voter Registration Information Charts and Election Calendars
UUSJ’s Voter Mobilization GOTV Table Toolkit
UUSJ Voter Registration Table Checklist
UUSJ Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
UUSJ Printable Signs for Voter Mobilization & GOTV Registration Tables
- Register to Vote
- Volunteer Here for Voter Mobilization Events
- Make a Pledge to Vote
- Vote Early, Get Information Here
UUSJ Project Partner Voter Registration Information
Voter Registration Applications
Virginia Voter Photo ID Application
Absentee Ballot Applications
ID Information
UUSJ Project Partners
- UU congregations in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
- Iowa UU Witness/Advocacy Network
- New Virginia Majority
- Reeb Project for Voting Rights (All Souls Church Unitarian)
- Second Chances Florida
- UU Justice Florida
- Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations (VACOLAO)
- Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE)