Use these sample scripts to plan and place public service announcements on your local television or radio stations (Approximate time, in seconds, is listed for each. Some options available in Spanish):
Your Future: 20
Your education. Your healthcare. Your community. Your future. Your vote counts for many things. Take control. Get registered. Get educated. Get out and vote. Learn more at [www.VOTE411.org or other League website URL}. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).
Your voice: 20
These days, we have lots of ways to connect and share the things that matters most to us. This year, your VOTE is the ultimate ‘app’. Use it. Don’t get left behind. This is a reminder to register, learn about the issues and candidates and remind your friends to vote this November. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).
Su voz: 10
Su voto es su voz. Úselo. No se quede mudo. Esto es para recordarle que se registre para votar, se informe sobre los problemas y vote en noviembre. Éste es un anuncio de servicio público de (LWV of XX).
Operation registration: 20
Registering to vote is easier than ever before. Start the process online, by mail or in person, but take the first step. Register. Then learn about issues and candidates and VOTE. Visit www.VOTE411.org for more information. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).
Your one vote: 20
One vote per precinct: That is the margin of victory that elected John F. Kennedy president in 1960. One vote per precinct: That is the margin that gave women the right to vote in California one century ago. That’s proof that one vote can change our democracy. Your one vote can make an impact this year. Get registered, and get ready to vote. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).
Exercise your right: 20
In the 2008 presidential elections, more Americans exercised their right to vote than ever before. In 2012, let’s set a new record. VOTE. Help keep our democracy a government of the people, by the people and for the people. We’re all in this together. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).
Ejerza su derecho: 20
En las elecciones presidenciales de 2008 ejercieron su voto más estadounidenses que en cualquier otra. En 2012 marquemos otro récord. VOTE. Ayude a que nuestra democracia siga siendo un gobierno del pueblo, por el pueblo y para el pueblo. Éste es un anuncio de servicio público de (LWV of XX).
Voting comes easy: 30
If you could do one thing to make an impact on the things that matter to your family, your community and your country, wouldn’t you do it? That’s what voting is all about — an easy way to make a difference. Register, learn about the issues and candidates and VOTE this November. Your vote helps shape the future of America. Visit www.VOTE411.org to get started. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).
Make the deadline: 30
This is a reminder that you have to register by (INSERT DATE) to cast your vote on Election Day. This year, you have options — register in person or by mail. You can pick up registration forms at the county court house or any DMV or download a mail-in form by visiting www.VOTE411.org and click “Register to Vote” for an easy, online registration application. Register. Learn about the issues and candidates. Vote. It’s the American thing to do. This is a public service announcement from (LWV of XX).