For the past 10 years, national voter turnout organization When We All Vote has brought Party to the Polls to local precincts across the country. Their goal? To fight voter suppression and boost turnout through community and joy.
Party at the Polls is a national initiative that brings music, block parties, food, and community to polling locations. With over 3,000 parties hosted around the US and a 2% to 4% increase in voter turnout since its founding, Party at the Polls is an effective and fun way to fight against voter suppression.
According to We All Vote’s Senior Advisor Kalisha Dessources Figures, “As early voting starts in the midterm elections, we can’t ignore how different and heavy voting feels for some Americans. That’s why our largest-ever Party at the Polls program will ensure voters across the country feel empowered and energized to show up with and for one another. These events are more than just fun—they’re effective. These parties will shape key races across the country.”
Whether it’s attending one of the many parties planned this election season or hosting a party yourself, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Party at the Polls. Here are some ways you can take part.
Party at the Polls actions
October 22
Party at the Polls: Iota Phi Theta, 745 Park Ave., Norfolk at 1 p.m.
Party at the Polls: Hampton University Black Girls Vote, 135 Marshall Ave. at 4 p.m.
October 24
Party at the Polls: Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, 2511 Parkers Ln., Alexandria at 9 a.m.
Party at the Polls: League of Women Fairfax, Government Center Pkwy. at 11 a.m.
Party at the Polls: Norfolk–1K Women Strong, 2601 Corprew Ave. at 1 p.m.
October 25
Party at the Polls: NAACP Henrico County Branch, 3820 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond at 11 a.m.
Party at the Polls: Virginia Beach event, Lake Taylor Park at 12 p.m.
Party at the Polls: Woodbridge Souls to the Polls, 2731 Caton Hill Rd. at 1 p.m.
Party at the Polls: Richmond Souls to the Polls, 900 E Broad St. at 1 p.m.
October 27
Party at the Polls: Shenandoah University, RSVP for address at 9:30 a.m.
October 31
Party at the Polls: Radford University, 801 E Main St. at 11 a.m.
Party at the Polls: Early Voting Trunk or Treat, 9250 Lee Ave. Suite 1, Manassas at 2 p.m.
Don’t see an event near you? Visit When We All Vote’s Party at the Polls website for more.
Want to throw a Party at the Polls at your polling location? Visit the interest form here.
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