THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

With only 9 days to go, is there anything more we can still do?

YES!

Across the country, people are working harder than ever to help Kamala Harris and climate champions get elected on November 5th. Early voters in swing states are turning out in record numbers. Volunteers are still signing up for phone banking and canvassing. And members of our very own team have traveled to battleground states to support local canvassing efforts. (Major shoutout to Glenn and Brett!) See Brett’s Report from the Front below.

So what can you do? More than you may think. Here are 7 ways you can help get out the vote in the lead-up to Election Day.

  1. VOTE! And vote early—especially if you live in a swing state. Not only does this make it easier for canvassers to focus their efforts, but it also helps you avoid any day-of barriers to voting, like bad weather.
  2. Canvass, especially if you live in or near a swing state. This is one of the most effective ways to mobilize undecided voters and get people to the polls.
  3. Sign up to phone bank. Organizations like the League of Conservation Voters and Center for Common Ground are holding virtual phone banking events all the way up to Election Day.
  4. Donate to key races. You can use GiveGreen, donate to candidates directly, or check out Oath, a platform that uses real-time data to ensure your last-minute donations have the most impact.
  5. Offer rides to the polls. Lack of access to transportation can have a major impact on voter turnout. If you know someone who doesn’t have a way to cast their vote in-person, volunteer to help them get to the polls.
  6. Share voting information. Make sure your community has all of the information they need to cast their ballots. The Vote.org polling place locator is a good place to start!
  7. Have some conversations. If you have friends and family who are still on the fence about voting, reach out to them and give the deep canvassing approach a shot.

And, remember: you’re not alone in feeling anxious as we get closer to November 5th. It’s normal to be scared with so much on the line. But you wouldn’t have joined the CAN community if you weren’t eager to make a change.

So step back and take care of yourself as needed, but know that we can still channel our anxiety into action and fight for the outcome we want. Together, we have a chance to win this!