In This Episode
It’s officially Election Day, and voters (yes, you!) are bound to make mistakes. Stacey opens the show by talking about the very normal, very human errors that can happen when casting a ballot, whether it’s showing up at the wrong precinct or returning a mail-in ballot too close to the deadline. Donald Trump and Republicans want voters to believe that even a small mistake could invalidate their vote or, worse, land them in legal trouble. But there’s no need to panic: most voting mistakes can be fixed. Stacey walks through common errors, potential solutions, and a state-by-state guide to making sure your vote counts.
Then, Stacey sits down with Dan Pfeiffer, Pod Save America host and author of Message Box, to discuss polling misses, Democratic messaging in Michigan, and unexpected opportunities for Democrats across the country. The two dig into the possibility of a blue wave in the South and what voters should be thinking about on November 4, once the midterm election sugar high wears off.
Learn & Do More:
1. BE CURIOUS: For more sharp political insight, subscribe to Dan’s newsletter focused on political strategy, Message Box.
2. SOLVE PROBLEMS: The nonpartisan Election Protection Coalition works year-round to ensure that every voter has an equal opportunity to cast their ballot and have it counted. If you or someone you know experiences voting machine issues, long lines at polling places, intimidation or harassment, or needs help understanding how to cast a provisional ballot, call 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance in English.
- (888) VE-Y-VOTA for assistance in Spanish and English.
- (844) YALLA-US for help in Arabic and English.
- (888) API-VOTE for help in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, and Punjabi.
- American Sign Language video call: 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683)
You can also text MYVOTE to (866) 687-8683 to get voting help from a trained volunteer. Learn more or share these resources at PROTECTTHEVOTE.NET.
3. DO GOOD: November 3rd is Election Day, but that doesn’t mean our work is done. New Voters is an organization dedicated to ensuring that every high school student registers to vote before graduating. Visit NEW-VOTERS.ORG (New Dash Voters Dot Org) to learn more and volunteer to run a voter registration drive in your community.
