9. How to Vote

In this episode, Sonia and Eli talk about the different ways you can vote and how ballots get counted. First, we talk about getting registered to vote, and how easy it is to do so. We cover the pros and cons of voting in person, voting early, and voting by mail, and why all three methods are important. (And we list several ways you cannot vote.) Finally, we detail how the vote is counted, audited, and certified, and how news outlets are able to call elections on Election Day even before that count finishes.

Links

• - Visit How to Vote in Every State to watch a short video about your state's registration and voting options
• Check your registration
• Register to vote
• Find your local polling place
• Sign up for election reminders

Homework

Your homework this week is to vote!

• If this was your first time voting, how did it feel?
• If your state uses electronic voting machines, campaign to get rid of them and replace them with paper ballots
• Keep an eye out for voter suppression tactics this election cycle. Have you seen any? Have your friends?