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HS Students’ Political Action Club Encourages Community Members to Complete the Census and Make a Voting Plan!

Students in Dalton’s Political Action Club are encouraging our community to complete the Census and make a plan to vote! The Census deadline is September 30, and this effort is crucial to ensure that our city and state receive the proper representation and funding. Additionally, as the election draws closer, it is important to make a plan to vote. Studies have shown that individuals who make a voting plan before election day are more likely to vote. Whether you plan to fill out an absentee ballot (the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 27), vote early (from October 24 to November 1), or vote on election day (November 3), please be sure to fulfill your civic duty. See the information below for more details on filling out the Census, requesting mail-in ballots, voting in-person, and other essential information for being an educated and engaged citizen.
Have you filled out the Census?

The deadline to fill out the census has been extended to September 30, 2020, so fill it out NOW by clicking here. It’s ten simple questions and it is your civic duty!

Do you have a plan to vote?

For an official New York State Guide to Early and Absentee Voting, click here. For any questions, please email Jesse Eick(c22je@dalton.org), Audrey Liu(c22al@dalton.org), or Shravya Pant(c22sp@dalton.org). 
  1. Check your registration status here.
  2. Request your absentee ballot. Even if you’re planning to vote in-person, there’s no downside to requesting a ballot and not using it (recycle it!). 
    • Easily request your ballot here (NY): select “Temporary illness or physical disability” as the reason (includes threat of COVID-19). You must request this by Tuesday, October 27.
    • If you are out of state, do this as soon as possible and note that you are out of state on the form. 
  3. Who are you voting for? Remember, the Presidential race is not the only one on the ballot. If you live in NY, visit here to view the people/issues on your ballot. If you live in NJ, visit here.
  4. How are you voting? Prepare for more than one scenario. Choose: 
    • Find your early voting site! New York by clicking here.
    • For all other states, availability and dates vary.
    • You can mail in your ballot or submit it at an official drop-off site or box. In New York State, this is the bill that would officially establish state-wide ballot drop-boxes. (By clicking on the link, you can check its progress, sign-up for email updates, and even express your support for/opposition to it directly to your state senator.) Drop off/return your ballot as early as possible, preferably before the deadline.
    • For all other states, dates, and deadlines vary.
    • Find your polling place ahead of time by clicking here.
    • Please wear a mask, social distance, and be mindful of the health and safety of others.
    • Early Voting between Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, November 1
    • Vote By Mail: Postmark by Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day)
    • Vote In-Person on Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day)
  5. If you are able, sign up to be a poll worker! The US is facing a shortage of poll workers, threatening the efficiency, effectiveness, and credibility of elections. All poll workers receive PPE and training, and some receive stipends as well. All registered voters over the age of 18 can sign up, and some 17-year-olds are eligible as well. Poll workers in NY are paid. Find out if you’re eligible and sign up  here.

    Story submitted by Heads of Dalton Political Action Club Jesse Eick ’22, Shravya Pant ’22, and Audrey Liu ’22.
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