Alpha Xi Delta Votes is an initiative to help Sisters feel confident and have the tools needed to be civically engaged, feel connected to others and have conversations that are civil and productive. It’s your right and privilege to vote. Don’t waste it. Make sure your voice is heard.
Alpha Xi Delta is proud to partner with Democracy Works, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, to provide Turbovote to our members. This is a tool that makes registering to vote easy and helps those already registered to stay up-to-date on local and national election dates.
Here are some highlights of TurboVote:
In-Person voting tends to be the most popular method for voting. If you plan to vote in-person, take time now to identify your polling location. Using the address you have connected to your voter registration, utilize TurboVote to help you learn where to report on election day. If you choose to vote early, you may need to report to somewhere different from your standard polling location, so create a plan on when and how you will get there.
Did you know that many college campuses are polling locations for students and surrounding community members? This may be a convenient and easy option for undergraduate members to participate in the upcoming election…and maybe bring along a Sister or two!
If you’re planning to be out of town on election day, there are still options to have your voice heard. Many states allow their citizens to vote by mail, but each state has their own laws and deadlines associated with voting by mail.
TurboVote can help you determine if you need to request a mail in ballot or if it would automatically be mailed to you, how you should return your ballot, and any specific deadlines to be aware of.
Many voters use the terms vote by mail and absentee voting interchangeably, but there actually is a difference between the two systems. States that use an absentee voting system require that voters request an absentee ballot, and usually require the voter to state the reason they’re unable to vote on election day. Valid reasons include but are not limited to being out of the country on election day, having a disability, or work or school commitments that prevent someone from being able to vote. All states who use an absentee system require voters to request their ballots in advance. TurboVote and Vote.gov can help you learn about the deadlines of your specific state and what to do with your ballot once completed.
Voting as a college student can pose a challenge, especially if you attend a college or university outside your home state or are studying abroad. To learn more about your options for voting either in your hometown or where you attend school, visit Vote.gov’s Voting as a College Student resource.