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LWV Election 2024 Webinar Series
Training series is for League members to engage on a variety of vital election topics ahead of voting in the 2024 general election
Overview
This training series is for League members to engage on a variety of vital election topics ahead of voting in the 2024 general election. League members are invited to attend each of these weekly trainings. Recordings and resources will be made available on this page.
Each webinar will be one hour long, except for the Bystander Training & Voter Intimidation session, which will be 90 minutes.
As your League carries out registration, GOTV, and other election actions this season, be sure to track your impact for the Annual League Survey, which will be released in January. Find trackers and more information on the Annual League Survey here.
Previously Recorded Election Webinars
Election 2024: Bystander Training & Voter Intimidation
Thursday, Oct. 10, 5pm ET
Passcode: &h#yv*W4
Learn bystander intervention and de-escalation techniques grounded in the principles of non-violence. Learn about voter intimidation: what it is, what legal protections exist, recommendations on how to respond, and how the League is involved.
Bystander Training: Resources
Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) | Spanish language hotline
888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) | Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tagalog hotline
844-YALLA-US (888-925-5287) | Arabic language hotline
Election Rapid Response
Additional Resources
- Handout: Active Bystander Training (upd. October 2020)
- Brennan Center: Laws Protecting Voters and Election Works from Intimidation
- Campaign Legal Center: Protecting Voters from Intimidation
Election 2024: Preparing for Post-Election
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1pm ET
Passcode: *7w8nq.B
From messaging around taking the time to count all the ballots, to observing the mail-in counting process or recounts, to attending certification meetings armed with the information that can help officials, the League's work can help with a peaceful transition of power, increase trust in the final results, help protect election officials, and ensure the voice of the voter is heard. Resource links available in slide deck linked above.
Election 2024: Direct Voter Contact
Thursday, Sept. 19, 5pm ET
Passcode: %Y7#GHoa
Explore the LWV toolbox for direct voter contact strategies and methods, including friend banking, affinity texting, p2p texting, canvassing, and other direct voter contact methods.
Election 2024: Issues with Debates & Candidate Forums
Thursday, Sept. 12, 1pm ET
Passcode: 1LdH?9qT
Address the most common debate/forum issues, including disruptions, empty chair format, public use of debate content, and increasing candidate participation.
Election 2024: Social Media & Branding
Thursday, Sept. 5, 1pm ET
Passcode: KDa=p%@9
Leverage social media and LWV branding for the 2024 election, including how to apply branding in real time and leverage paid and organic content, as well as tips and best practices on what type of content is ideal for each social media platform. Resource links available in slide deck linked above.
Election 2024: Media & Rapid Response Messaging
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1pm ET
Passcode: Z1!kse*9
Prepare for media coverage of your League's election activities, media opportunities, and rapid response communications during election season.
Media & Rapid Response Webinar: Resources
- Election Preparation Toolkit
- League Management Site: All Talking Points
- Tips for Media Interviews
- Project 2025 Messaging Guidance
- Instead of addressing Project 2025 directly, LWVUS is focusing our messaging on how the League is protecting democracy more broadly. Refer to this statement for more: LWVUS Commitment to Protecting Democracy in 2024
- Election Rapid Response: Setting Up Your Rapid Response Network
- Election Rapid Response: Public Messaging
- Post-Election Messaging Template
Election 2024: In-Person Registration & GOTV Events
Thursday, Aug. 22, 5pm ET
Passcode: Bkp6RFn?
Best practices and tactics for creating interactive in-person events that prioritize building relationships with voters, including strategies and tactics for "voter follow-up" using League In Action. Resource links available in slide deck linked above.
Election 2024: Action Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 15, 5pm ET
Passcode: c+d.2k0$
A high-level overview of a typical election calendar for Leagues, including civic holidays and major days of activation for voter registration, education, mobilization, and protection. Resource links available in slide deck linked above.
Litigation to Protect Voters
Recording and slides coming soon!
How LWVUS and Leagues across the country empower voters and defend democracy through legal advocacy, including LWVUS litigation team support of state and local Leagues who seek to file or join litigation in state or federal court, current legal advocacy happening around the country, and how Leagues can be prepared to protect voters during the current election season.
Working with Local Election Officials
By growing trust and fostering relationships with local election officials League members will know more about the election administration process, foster rapport with local election officials, administrators, and staff and ultimately learn more about the election process. By asking election officials questions about how elections are run, what responsibilities are expected of them, and how best to communication information about elections to the public, League members will learn more and feel empowered.
Note: This webinar was presented at the LWVUS 2024 National Convention. To access the recording, members will need to log in to Cvent.
Proactive Practices & Tactics to Combat Mis/Dis/Malinformation
Mis, Dis-and Mal-information are on the rise at alarming rates. New tactics are being developed to undermine confidence in elections and exploit information gaps. The speed and scale of social media allows for mis/dis/mal-information to thrive online. Fighting the spread of mis/dis/ mal-info must be a continued priority to restore the health of and anchor trust in our democracy. This training empowers folks to take an active role in combatting mis/dis/mal-information through utilizing the strategies of spreading awareness, inoculation, and debunking. Disrupting cycles of mis/dis/mal-information builds more knowledgeable and savvy audiences who foster an understanding of how best to stop the spread of falsehoods
Note: This webinar was presented at the LWVUS 2024 National Convention. To access the recording, members will need to log in to Cvent.
Engaging Voters with Civic Holidays
Learn from our partners on how to engage voters on civic holidays and the impact celebrating these days of action will have in your community.
- Watch the recording | Passcode: %@n%@39p
VOTE411 Field Trainings
- Getting More Candidates to Respond: The more candidates fill out your voter guide, the better it is for voters! Join the VOTE411 Team as they share seven ways to get more candidate responses to your voter guide.
- VOTE411 Branding and Promotions: VOTE411 will be a powerful tool for voters in the 2024 election season! Join the LWVUS Communications team and VOTE411 team to learn more about the resources available to help make promoting your voter guide easier.
Related Content
This toolkit provides key information to help give Leagues the resources they need as we approach Election Day and beyond!
Action Kits /
VOTE411-branded social media content for Leagues to use during election season.
Social Media Materials /
LWVEF urges Leagues to take the following steps to ensure voters are ready for Election Day and are able to overcome any problems they encounter at the polls.