I hear you.

It can be tough to find a politician to completely
agree with or relate to.

But we're not picking friends here. We're choosing the direction of the free world.

• Vote for policies instead of personalities. Check out their positions and vote for the ideas that are closest to yours.
• Vote in reverse! One's gonna win. Go with the one that pisses you off the least.
• It’s not just candidates on the ballot! You can also vote on laws, amendments and proposals through referendums and ballot initiatives.
• Two words: Supreme Court. Whatever you think of the candidates, they’ll pick different Supreme Court justices, and that impacts your personal freedom.
• It's not about them. It's about you. Elections are about standing up for the things you believe in.

• Google it! Search "non-partisan candidate guide" along with your city and state
  to find unbiased info about your ballot.
• Bring a cheat sheet! You can have it with you while you vote. Elections are like open-book tests that you pass just by casting your vote.
• Pick a party! There's nothing wrong with just voting based on party if their platform is closer to your beliefs.

I get that.

Politics can be off-putting, especially when people get aggressive about their opinions.

But voting is also something that affects everyone on a personal level.

• Not voting is the #1 cause of unwanted presidencies! Don’t get stuck for four years with a leader you had no say in choosing. You can't put a president up for adoption!
• You'd be surprised! Think about the one thing you care most about. I guarantee it'll be affected by this election.
• Do it for someone you love! You must have a friend or family member who cares deeply about this election. If you support their beliefs in principle, vote to have their back.

I agree that it’s frustrating when people try to cheat and even worse when they succeed.

• Put up a fight! Don't cheat yourself out of having a voice by letting crooked politicians own the system. Don't let them win.
• Voting can unrig it! There are tons of ideas to reform democracy that never get anywhere because politicians think voters don’t care. Not being a voter just proves them right.
• When the house is on fire, we don’t just let it burn! The path to change isn’t perfect, but if we give up, then it’s really all over. Reform happens when people like us rise up. That starts with voting.
• Landslides don’t lie! Your vote can add up to a clear victory. And if the margins are wide enough, there’s less chance of manipulating the outcomes.

I understand why it might feel that way. It can be hard to see our impact when millions of people are voting.

But the truth is that every vote matters.

I know that sounds corny, but there are so many ways that it does...

Totally.

Trying to schedule in voting on top of everything else can be difficult.

Luckily there are some options that make it quick and easy.

I understand.

The voting process can be intimidating.

What is it about voting that makes you nervous? Here are a few ways to gain some confidence.

• Plan ahead! Overwhelmed by the choices? Google your ballot to decide your votes in advance. Don’t know where to go? Find your polling place online.
• Enjoy door-to-door service! If you’re stuck without transportation, google “ride to polling place” where you live. There are organizations and companies that will give you a free lift to go vote.
• You’re Not Alone! Sometimes you can vote with a friend or family member if you share the same election district. And if your confused or concerned about your rights, you can always call 866-OUR-VOTE for support.