GOTV: Early Voting Around the Cornerstone Region

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While the absentee and mail-in voters have likely already done their civic duty, the early in-person voting period is underway in some states. In the Cornerstone region, early voting commences as early as, well, yesterday. We encourage everyone to get out the vote (GOTV), whether as an early voter or in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Despite how important these elections are, a large portion of Americans won't exercise their right to vote. But that’s not you!  As a credit union advocate, YOU have the power to influence election outcomes. Here are five ways to GOTV right now:

1. Make a plan! Mark the day you'll go vote—and stick to it.

2. Preview your ballot. Learn where candidates running for office in your community stand on the issues. Only candidates that appear on your ballot, based on the address you enter, will be listed. 

3. Challenge your people to get to the polls. That includes family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

4. Encourage your credit union members to exercise their right to vote. Explain in person or with a handout about the importance of voting for credit union-friendly candidates.

5. Offer ride-sharing or buddy voting. Go in pairs to the polls or give someone a lift who may not have the means (or the enthusiasm) to get to their voting station. And if you have four seats in your car, you have room to make it a voters’ adventure!

Here are the 2024 early voting dates for your area:  

ARKANSAS

Begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 4

KANSAS

Begins Oct. 16 and ends Nov. 4

MISSOURI

Begins Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 4

OKLAHOMA

Begins Oct. 30 and ends Nov. 2

TEXAS

Begins Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 1

Unsure about your voting status?

Visit creditunionsvote.com to verify your registration, party affiliation, address, polling locations, and other important details.