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ELECTIONDAY.ORG
An initiative of Vote.org
 

Democracy is everyone’s business.

We are asking companies to TAKE A stand in support of American voters. THERE are nonpartisan actions your company can take today to show your commitment to democracy.

  1. Sign on in support of Vote.org’s Business Statement on Anti-Voting Legislation.

  2. Take our pledge to forgo all corporate contributions to the campaigns of any state or federal lawmakers who vote to restrict voting access.

  3. Call on Congress to pass federal legislation to protect the freedom to vote including: For The People Act (H.R. 1/ S. 1), John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4), and D.C. Statehood (H.R. 51). Share your letters, statements, or advocacy activities with us here.

  4. Provide paid time off to vote for all employees and for all elections.

 
 

This isn’t about politics.

It’s about participation.

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100 million+

Voting-eligible americans did not vote in the 2016 election.

 

35%

OF NONvoters say that scheduling conflicts with work or school kept them from getting to the polls.

 
 

23

STATES REquire some form of Paid time off to vote.

 

In the absence of strong government leadership, consumers and employees are taking note of which companies are taking action. Learn what you can do to be one of them.

 
 

Vote-Friendly Workplace Policies

Our policy recommendations will help you implement a robust corporate strategy that supports every employee’s right to cast their ballot safely and successfully, whether on or before Election Day. 

 

PUBLICIZE AND DISTRIBUTE COMPANY-WIDE VOTER INFORMATION

Ensuring that employees have the education and information they need to vote is an essential function of any corporate strategy, including information on how to register, voting methods, and relevant deadlines. 

PROVIDE PAID TIME OFF TO VOTE ON and/or BEFORE ELECTION DAY

Company policy should apply to employees voting on Election Day, employees who choose to vote early in-person, and employees dropping off an absentee ballot. 

The time it takes to vote has always been unpredictable, and became even more uncertain due to social distancing requirements at polling places, changes to polling locations, and unfamiliarity with dropbox locations. The best policy here will not be time-bound but will take into account the unique challenges facing voters this election cycle. 

 

ELECTIONDAY.ORG is an initiative of VOTE.ORG

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