TEMPLATE OP-ED – ELECTION DAY 2012
Connect and Elect
On Election Day, every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a vote for the future. This is the day that we as Americans individually vote and collectively determine the future of our nation. We vote to take control of what matters most to us: our education and healthcare, the economy, our children, our parents and our environment. We vote for one another. The more of our friends and neighbors who participate, the more our democracy will actually reflect the community we live in.
This year, I plan to connect with as many of my friends, family and neighbors as possible before Election Day. I’ll be casting a broad net to make sure that I have company at the ballot box. Locally, I’ll be calling my friends to see when they’re planning on voting and who needs a ride to the polls. For those I know in other cities and states, I’ll be reaching out with phone calls and Facebook messages to make sure people are planning to vote and have the information they need to do so. I want to share my enthusiasm for seeing democracy at work, especially in a year like this when there is so much at stake. Together, our votes determine who will be elected and what happens to our families and our communities.
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On the national level, polls are showing that the presidential race is exceptionally close, that every vote will make a difference and that together Americans’ voices will count. This is the time for all of us to weigh in and stand up for the issues that matter most to us as voters.
The outcome of this election will make an incredible difference in everyone's lives. Through www.VOTE411.org, voters can learn about candidates and where they stand on the issues and find answers to any remaining questions about how to navigate Election Day. I hope that every registered voter in [LOCAL COMMUNITY] will make sure you and your friends and family are ready to cast your vote on November 6th.
This November, we will connect as a nation to elect our policymakers and shape our future. It is a critical moment for our country, and I look forward to sharing it not only with those closest to me, but also with the rest of my fellow Americans. I hope that you will too.
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