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STATES MATTER — NOW MORE THAN EVER
Our work is year-round. It requires a thoughtful, sustained effort to become educated, identify priorities, and develop strong relationships with grassroots organizers and national organizations that are on the ground. We primarily work in three states—New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. We’ll find significant ways that you can contribute in 2024.
Sunday Power Hour
It's 2024! We're starting earlier than ever because this year's election is so important.
Join us for Lean Left's Power Hour—anytime between 3 and 5 pm—where we'll work together to make these important calls to voters. We'll have a check-in at the end of each hour to share the results of our calls.
NOTE: If this is your first PowerHour, arrive 15 minutes early for an intro to the phone banks we'll be calling. Questions? Contact leanleftvt@gmail.com
Postcards: When we don’t have postcard actions in our three states, we’ll provide you with writing opportunities in other states. You can read about those opportunities here. Remember that postcards are most effective when combined with other forms of voter contact like calling, texting, and knocking on doors, so return to this page and pick a supporting action!
Power Hour Action
Pennsylvania Inactive Voter Project: Are you ready for a challenge? The VoProPros (VPP) is an all-volunteer organization that focuses on voter protection and education. Many PA voters have had their voting status changed from Active to Inactive, largely unbeknownst to them. This is due to either non-voting for an extended period or an invalid address, and the next step is removal from the rolls. This project will reengage voters, providing them with information about how to re-register and get a mail-in ballot. You must feel comfortable with technology and be on Slack, a cloud-based communication tool. VPP has a huge list of inactive voters and is in need of volunteers. If this interests you, join a discussion of the project at next Sunday’s Power Hour.
Make Calls with The Environmental Voter Project: This is a great organization that uses every election as an opportunity to change voting behavior. Since 2015, they have contacted 9.5 million non-voting and seldom-voting environmentalists and helped convert almost 1.5 million of them into “super voters.” The EVP’s phone bank for the upcoming PA primary is a good way to start getting your chops ready for the coming months. These calls are made through HubDialer, which is an automatic dialer. You can make calls on your own time. Sign Up Here.
North Carolina
A PowerHour Action
The Mecklenburg County Democratic party is engaging voters. Building community and listening to voters will be critical this year, so the Meck Dems are organizing area get-togethers. Our calls invite Dems to a get-together in their area. They are super easy and friendly. calls, perfect for first-time phone bankers Join us in this community-building effort on alternating Sundays, 3-5 pm. PowerHour Sign Up Here
Write letters with Vote Forward: Encourage Democratic-leaning voters in New Hampshire to turn out in the 2024 general election. This campaign seeks to increase voter turnout among people who are unlikely to vote but likely to vote for Democrats when they do cast a ballot. You’ll supply the paper, envelopes, and stamps; Vote Forward provides the addresses and messaging. Mail between 10/1 and 10/29. Sign up directly with Vote Forward following the guidelines HERE (if you are new to Vote Forward, mention that you volunteer with Lean Left Vermont so they’ll fast-track your account).