Ready, set, VOTE! Washington: It’s time to get ready for the upcoming November 2024 election! 

The November elections are critically important – and there’s a LOT at stake for moms and kids. So we at MomsRising are working hard to share as much relevant information as possible to help you have a great (fun!) plan to vote on or before November 5th, activities to do with your kids when you vote, as well as tools for you to help remind others to vote!

Below you’ll find: Key dates, voting and voter registration resources, tips on making a plan to vote, fun activities to do with your kids when you vote (Yes, you can be a voter and raise a voter, and… have fun all at the same time!), as well as actions you can take to help get out the vote.

Who should you share this information with? Well, everyone, and especially friends and all the newly eligible voters (aged 18 and up) you know! Only about 40% of registered voters vote in midterm elections, so talking with friends is key. Further, it’s estimated that in 2024, Gen Z youth alone will make up over 40 million potential voters—including 8 million youth who will have newly reached voting age since 2022—  Unfortunately, a recent survey showed that 22% of youth ages 18-21 said they had not registered to vote because they didn’t know how.

This is where you can help! Make sure all the friends and newly eligible voters in your life know how to register to vote, and help get them registered – and help them make a plan to vote! Nationwide, there may have been changes in state voting laws since the last election, so it’s important for EVERYONE to make sure they’re registered, ready to vote, and… have a fun plan to vote. Include the kids, too! We have fun voting activities for kids! :) All the information you need is below.

Key Dates:

• October 28, 2024: Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.
• November 5, 2024: Ballots must be POSTMARKED by November 5th so make sure to put it in the mail the day before – no stamp required. If you haven’t mailed your ballot by Election Day, the safest option is to turn it into a ballot drop box to ensure it is counted. Find a drop box near you here.

To Do: 

• Check the status of your registration
• Ask everyone (and especially your friends and the young people in your life) you know to check their voter registration and/or register to vote to make sure they are ready to vote on or before Voting Day, November 5, 2024

Voting Resources:

• Washington Voter Information
• Washington 2024 Sample General Election Ballots
• Register to vote
• Election Protection
• Overseas Vote
• Restore Your Vote

Make a Plan to Vote:

• Find out about your state’s laws about taking time off to vote.
• Make a plan to vote by putting it on your calendar, scheduling time to fill out your ballot, inviting your friends to vote together, and/or looking up your ballot drop box location.
• Make voting fun for you and your kids with our crafts and activities as you include your kids in voting. Be a voter, raise a voter!

Take Action:

• Help us reach more than 1 million moms by contributing funds for printing and postage for our postcard campaign!
• Please help us spread the word about these voting resources by sharing this information with your friends and followers on social media!

Let's make this election MOMumental! It is time to get out the vote and make our voices heard!