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Today We Vote!

Today We Vote! The time has closed in quickly and the Arizona, Florida, and Oklahoma primaries have come. Today, in Arizona, many positions have opened up and need filling. The candidates had been in full swing these last few weeks and today is the showdown in each political party. In association with Mi Familia Vota, Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro, Movement Voter Project, and Movimiento Borikua, we at Tomorrow We Vote have been busy getting canvassers out to the doors in neighborhoods that are largely ignored. We’re offering shuttle buses to those who are unable to get to their polling station in Maricopa County and phoning thousands to encourage them to earn their “I Voted” stickers. The amazing thing are the young and enthusiastic volunteers who found this to be so important. Led by Brian Diaz, a 21-year old Puerto Rican political organizer, the 30 phone bankers and canvassers amassed nearly 13,000 calls and knocked on over 1000 doors within a four day period. If you are reading this and need a ride to the polls, please call 602-263-2030 if you’re in Maricopa County, AZ. If you have your ballot and failed to mail it in, visit a polling station by visiting http://www.maricopa.vote.  Every vote matters and we want to make sure all citizens use their voting rights on election day!

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Got Your Ballot? Cast Your Vote!

Arizona – Got Your Ballot? Cast Your Vote! You may have received your ballot in the mail and as a first-time voter, it may confuse you a bit. If so, watch this video and it should clear up any confusion on how to get your vote to count. Take your time in filling the ballot out by researching each candidate and recognizing which areas you can vote for multiple candidates. Once finished, be sure to mail your ballot in by August 22, 2018. Otherwise, you can walk it into the County Recorder’s Office or at a registered poll center near you. For more information in Maricopa County, visit http://www.maricopa.vote or visit http://www.arizona.vote for statewide information.

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Civix and a Slice Was a Success!

Civix And A Slice Was A Success! Last night, Tomorrow We Vote and Indivisible Phoenix teamed up to present Civix and a Slice: an hour and a half-long presentation which gives simple civics lessons to those who may have forgotten or never known and updates them on how it relates to voting. The entire event covered everything from federal and local positions which will be on ballots in midterm elections and general elections alike. The audience became involved by answering questions and receiving cool prizes as buttons, shirts, and water bottles. Then, their highlight was splitting into groups to determine what issues related to the position in local government. This created a think tank between five groups who discussed how this affected the voting block. There are more Civix and a Slice events set up so be sure to visit the Events page here and mark them down. You can also easily add them to your calendar by clicking on the “Add to Calendar” button where you’ll be aware of our future events.  If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer for Civix and a Slice or hosting one of our events, please visit the Contact area and fill out our form. Someone from Tomorrow We Vote or Indivisible Phoenix will get back to you.

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Tomorrow We Vote Launch Party!

Tomorrow We Vote Launch Party! The Tomorrow We Vote Launch party was a hit! Hosted at JOBOT Coffee & Bar, we invited supporters out to simply enjoy each other’s company without the stress of campaigning, knocking on doors, collecting signatures, and other rigorous strategies this time of year during an election cycle. To see so many people come out in 116ºF weather to celebrate the launch of Tomorrow We Vote was overwhelming. People from all walks of life came through the doors and took a free button, bought T-shirts and drawstring bags, took photos, ate the free (and delicious) appetizers, and enjoyed each other’s company. Seeing unlikely people from different backgrounds discussing life one-on-one and exchanging social media contacts was the highlight since Tomorrow We Vote is all about connecting people. Whether that’s influential people with each others or young people with the people who are elected to serve them. So, thank you to JOBOT and Pablo (our gracious host and manager), all supporters and board members, donors, and Movement Voter Project for believing in our mission to register students to vote.

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Congratulations Tolleson Union High School!

Tolleson Union High School has completed 191 voter registration forms. After several Tomorrow We Vote volunteers headed out to the high school, the students were receptive and gained some knowledge on their generational trends in voting and how it affects their future. The volunteers were patient and some stayed all day! The result of voting almost 200 new citizens who wouldn’t have registered that day was a huge accomplishment. The school has been updated on the Arizona map found on http://twv.cz/az and marked with their registration number. If anyone wants to become an Ambassador and invite Tomorrow We Vote to their school or event, please use the form to the right or the form on the Contact page.

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Welcome to Tomorrow We Vote!

What Is Tomorrow We Vote? Tomorrow We Vote (TWV) is a non-partisan, non for-profit organization headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. TWV was created to inform, motivate, encourage civic engagement, and register new voters in the 17 – 18 year old age group; primarily through the high school system.  Outreach involves partnering with local public high schools, district leaders, parent/teacher groups and student council groups to educate, engage, and inform them of issues which may affect them they’d otherwise not be privy of knowing. What Do We Do? During the 2016 election, 46.1% of young voters aged 18 to 29 participated in the election, yet in the 2008 election, 89% of voters in the same age group casted their vote. The 18 – 29 age group will soon become a larger voting block than Baby Boomers. Studies show that if a voter becomes engaged in voting when they become eligible, they are more likely to continue to vote. Voting is the way that we can use our voice to change policies affecting our lives and our community. The rise of young Americans demanding for their voices heard on issues that impact their lives to politicians and policy makers is shaking up the old way of how public officials engage with their constituents. Now is the time to support these future voters! How Can You Help? Donations are always welcomed and dearly appreciated. You can donate directly or buy a t-shirt and spread the word to your friends, community, local high school teachers and students. We’ll be looking for volunteers to help get the message to the kids as well as assist in our organizing of events to register these new voters.

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