Hi Callers!

Welcome back to 5 Minute Midterms!! Last week we asked you to find your polling place or drop box location, but many of you have already voted. Applause That’s why this week is all about following up to make sure your vote counts! Let’s dive into Week 7:

Check Your Work (and Vote!)

Many of you have voted early, either in-person or by mail, so now what? We’re glad you asked!

Already Voted by Mail?

You’re not done yet! Most states let you track your ballot online or sign up for text/email alerts. If your state offers ballot tracking, now's the time to confirm that your ballot was received and counted. If there is a problem, like a missing signature, they may let you fix it, but only for a limited time. Catching it now gives you time to act!

Still Need to Return Your Mail Ballot?

October 27th is the last “safe” day to mail your ballot. Due to recent changes, the USPS may not postmark your ballot the day it’s received, so you don’t want to cut it too close. From here on out, skip the mailbox if possible and return it to an approved drop box, local election office, or voting site. Then track it!

Planning to Vote In-Person?

If you haven’t cast your ballot and Early Voting is still open where you live, go! And double-check your site's hours before you head out, since they can change day to day.

If you can’t vote early, try to get to the polls early on Tuesday, November 3rd. Confirm your polling place, make sure you have the required ID if needed, and block off the time on your calendar.

Track your ballot

Week 7 TL;DR

Already voted by mail? Track your ballot. Still need to return your mail ballot? Mail it ASAP or drop it off in-person. Haven't voted? Get ready and get it done!

That's it for this week! Don't forget to check the box ✔️ on the 5 Minute Midterms site to unlock your social graphics. And as always, Extra Credit actions are on the site if you're interested in doing more.

Talk soon,
The 5 Calls Team