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Each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vote.org\/voter-registration-deadlines\/\">state has different guidelines<\/a>, so check your voter registration status ASAP and create a voting game plan so you\u2019re ready to go on or before November 5, especially if you plan to vote by mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friends don\u2019t let friends not vote, so make sure you remind the people in your life to make a plan too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-your-research-before-you-vote\">Do your research before you vote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes homework. But with so much at stake, take the time before Election Day to find out which candidates align with your thinking on issues like supporting US foreign aid, especially those focused on creating economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-forget-to-keep-the-same-energy-after-the-election-too\">Don\u2019t forget to keep the same energy after the election, too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your power doesn\u2019t end in the voting booth, and that\u2019s one of the reason\u2019s why ONE is here! After your elected officials take office, keep in touch with them. Make sure they know what their constituents want and encourage them to stick to their promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for an easy way to do that? If you\u2019re not already, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/get-involved\/\">join our email list<\/a>! ONE provides timely action alerts for contacting decision makers about poverty fighting policies plus volunteer opportunities to get involved in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-more-thing\">One more thing&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/act.one.org\/survey\/one-vote-sticker-contest-us-2024\/\">We want to see your spin on the classic \u2018I Voted\u2019 sticker!<\/a> We will select one winner (US residents only), send them some printed stickers and merch to show off to their friends on Election Day and feature the design on our social media. <strong>Who said exercising your civic duty couldn&#8217;t be fun? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/act.one.org\/survey\/one-vote-sticker-contest-us-2024\/\">LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONTEST AND ENTER HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"buffer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our elected officials hold a lot of power so don\u2019t forget we\u2019re the ones that give it to them! 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