{"id":481,"date":"2020-09-21T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T21:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/tennessee\/?p=481"},"modified":"2022-10-14T21:25:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T21:25:23","slug":"today-is-national-voter-registration-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/tennessee\/blog\/today-is-national-voter-registration-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Today is National Voter Registration Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The countdown is on until Election Day on November 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;But before we can cast our ballot for president, state representative, or school board member \u2013 everyone must be sure that they\u2019re registered to vote. In past years, we\u2019d go door-to-door or host voter registration events to make sure that everyone has a plan to vote. This year, things are different. So instead, it\u2019s up to each and every one of us to spread the word and help friends and family register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proudvoter.org\/partner\/stand-for-children\/\"><strong>First, check to ensure your registration status is up to date by visiting our page on Proud Voter-Tennessee.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, reach out to a few people you know &#8211; for me, I know I owe a couple of family members and friends a call.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/proudvoter.org\/partner\/stand-for-children\/\">Ask if they\u2019re registered to vote<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s that easy and can ensure that each of our voices are heard this upcoming Election Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/forms\/the-dream\"><strong>You can also get involved by volunteering to help increase voter turnout<\/strong>!<\/a>&nbsp;Stand has partnered with Continue the Dream &#8211; Voter Alliance to increase voter engagement by registering Memphians to vote&nbsp;and encouraging the largest turnout possible for this election. If you would like to help with voter registration&nbsp;and sharing critical voting information to all,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/forms\/the-dream\"><strong>please sign up here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/stand.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/Uncategorized\/Voter%20flyer.png?itok=hnEMj4ph\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is power in voting, and others are doing all they can to suppress our right as citizens to have a fair and equitable election. Never forget that&nbsp;<strong>YOUR VOTE MATTERS<\/strong>!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/proudvoter.org\/partner\/stand-for-children\/\"><strong>Be the change you seek by registering to vote today<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Voter Registration Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown is on until Election Day on November 3. &nbsp;But before we can cast our ballot for president, state representative, or school board member \u2013 everyone must be sure that they\u2019re registered to vote. 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