Want to get politically engaged this week? On July 16, President Donald Trump took over the airways to address the American people. This address was used to cast doubt on the country’s electoral system and imply that the 2020 election was stolen from him, a claim that has been debunked by his own administration.
This was not the first time Trump has attempted to effect controversial change in the American electoral system, from the Jan. 6 insurrection to the proposed SAVE Act, which could threaten the voting rights of millions of Virginians.
With the midterms quickly approaching in November, here are three ways Virginians can fight back against Trump’s election lies.
Sign up for Indivisible’s Hands Off Our Vote program
Indivisible has created an online pledge to ensure all voters get the chance to make their voice heard. The SAVE Act threatens mail-in ballots, blocks vote counting, and puts many more harsh restrictions on your vote.
By signing Indivisible’s Hands Off Our Vote pledge, you can get information about voting deadlines in Virginia, get updates on more threats to our voting rights, and stay in touch with different opportunities to mobilize and organize.
Sign Indivisible’s Hands Off Our Vote pledge here!
Become a poll worker
Poll workers are essential to efficient and safe elections, and what better way to learn about fair elections than helping run one yourself? Many consider working the polls a civic duty and a unique opportunity to engage with the community. Want to ensure our elections remain fair? Apply to become a poll worker today.
For more info, please visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Register to vote
Your vote is the best way to make your voice heard. Attacks on voting rights only exist because voting is so important. For more information on how to register to vote in Virginia and voting places near you, visit vote411.org.
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