With the upcoming elections on November 3rd, the organizing team at the Afghan Diaspora for Equality and Progress (ADEP) has compiled a variety of resources that will serve the Afghan-American diaspora with tools between now and Election Day.
Webinar
ADEP organizers Jorj, Lida, and Ronah went over important highlights for the upcoming election on a live webinar hosted in mid-September. In the webinar, they discussed:
- the importance of this year’s election and what is at stake
- voting in person vs. mailing in your ballot
- local, state, and federal elections
- the importance of down-ballot voting
- California propositions
How to Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
The Afghan diaspora in the United States can play a pivotal role by taking part in this year’s elections. Our diaspora is in various swings states and swing districts where our vote can really make a difference. This requires your determined help and for everyone to participate. How? Sign up for ADEP Voter Pledge. Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: We need you as ambassadors of our community. This is a vital election with a lot at stake. We encourage you to find 5-10 people in your social circles that you think can be persuaded and are eligible to vote. Think of friends, family, neighbors. Think of the people in your life that need a nudge or a reminder.
- Step 2: Once you have figured out who to reach out to, ask them the following questions:
- If they are registered, make sure they check their voter registration to make sure it is accurate. If they are not yet registered, help them in doing so. Keep in mind that there are different deadlines for ballots and registration, depending on their state or locality.
- Ask them if they have a plan to vote. Are they voting in person or by mail?
- If they are voting in person, do they know what polling place they need to go to? Have they figured out when and how they will get there?
- Step 3: Follow up! The election has started in many places around the country and that means there’s plenty of opportunities to vote between now and November 3rd. Make sure to contact them before then to ensure that they are registered and have voted.
It’s important to remember that personal contact is the most effective; a phone call or FaceTime is better than a text. If they need more resources, you should refer them to this page. We have made a handy GOTV script for you to use when contacting those on the fence or unconvinced on why to vote.
TOOLS:
- Download Vote Pledge Spreadsheet — Keep track of the people you contact
- GOTV Script — We’ve compiled what to say when contacting the people you want to get registered to vote.
California Propositions.
More information on the California Propositions can be found here. We also have information on the props in Dari and Pashto.