You can directly impact your community’s voter registration numbers by hosting a voter registration drive.
Voter organizations across the state are preparing for the midterm election on Nov. 3. You can support their efforts by helping to get people registered to vote in your community, ahead of Pennsylvania’s Oct. 19 voter registration deadline.
By hosting a voter registration drive, you can not only ensure your community members exercise their right to vote, but you can also help underserved communities to make their voices heard on Election Day.
Here’s what you need to know.
Why host a voter registration drive?
Hosting a voter registration drive is about more than just registering voters in your community.
By increasing voter participation, you can help elect officials who more accurately represent your community’s needs and diversity.
Another benefit is creating community connection. By working side-by-side with your neighbors, you’re helping to foster a civically-engaged community.
Picking a place to host
Location is everything! Find a communal location people know of, and ask them for permission to hold the event there. Some locations may only consider hosting nonpartisan voter registration events, so keep that in mind when looking for a location.
Download free materials
The voter education organization Rock the Vote has plenty of resources like QR codes for online registration, graphics to use for your event, and many other resources to help your drive catch the attention of your local community.
If you want a guide specific to hosting a voter drive in Pennsylvania, the Fair Elections Center has a comprehensive guide.
Add this Keystone resource to your setup
Use Keystone’s voter registration tool to check registration status, find polling places, and help your neighbors stay updated for future elections. During your registration drive, make sure you have this tool available on your phone or computer to check for participants’ voter information in a flash.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.
