Four canvass tips to get you off the couchThe most effective way to win votes is a face-to-face conversation.
In close campaigns, from the presidential race to your local city council contest, who the winner is comes down to turnout. That’s why campaigns dedicate so many resources to Get Out The Vote, or GOTV, in this final stretch. They are trying to get potential voters not to stay home. The best form of voter contact is knocking doors. For those who can’t canvass, phone banking and texting are options, but the simple truth is that they aren’t as effective as face-to-face conversation. Go to mobilize.us to sign up for a shift near you. Thanks for reading Beyond the Whiteboard! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. If you haven’t knocked doors before, I know it can sound intimidating. But, take it from someone who’s knocked hundreds of doors, if not thousands, over the course of three incredibly tough campaigns: it’s easy, it’s fun, and most importantly, it really does make a difference.
Here are my tried-and-true canvassing tips that will prepare you for any situation:
We need to do everything we can from now until polls close to elect people who share our values. Sign up at mobilize.us, lace up those shoes, and bring a friend. You’ll feel amazing the morning after Election Day knowing you did your part for our democracy. I’ll see you out there! Katie Porter Thanks for reading Beyond the Whiteboard! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Paid for by Truth to Power
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Four canvass tips to get you off the couch
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