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Her Voice, Her Vote

Take charge today by registering to vote and inspiring others to join you. Together, we can make a difference!

Girl Up USA is launching our voter registration campaign, “Her Voice, Her Vote,” in partnership with Leading Women of Tomorrow to encourage girls like us to start their journey of political awareness. No matter your age, your voice can amplify the important issues in your community. You can be the changemaker in your circle by discussing what matters to you. Share your stories, express your viewpoints, and remind those who can vote to check their registration status! 

We aim to educate and empower citizens by organizing events, attending training sessions, and engaging in community outreach. Our campaign will promote civic duty and community involvement, ensuring every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote and make their voice heard!

Partnership: Leading Women of Tomorrow is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower more young women and nonbinary folks to consider careers in public service, with the aim of bridging the gender gap among public representatives.

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Sign Up Deadline: August 25th, 11:59 PM

  • What is at stake this election: 1 President, 1 Vice President, 2 supreme court justices, 34 of 100 senators and ALL 435 US representatives are up for election this year
  • According to the United States Census Bureau, in the 2020 presidential election, only 55.8% of citizens aged 18-24 were registered to vote.
  • The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) found that nearly half of young people who did not vote in 2020 cited navigating the logistics of voting being major reasons.
  • A voter registration drive can be highly effective in increasing voter turnout. According to research by the Brennan Center for Justice, well-organized voter registration drives can significantly boost voter registration rates, especially when they target underrepresented groups and are combined with voter education efforts.
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We are looking for Girl Up leaders to join our team by helping get their community ready for the upcoming election season and that starts with checking their voter registration status. Participating in the Her Voice, Her Vote campaign, you’ll get to harness your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for democracy! You’ll be at the heart of organizing and leading a voter registration drive with your Girl Up club members champions the power of your voice because it is #HerVoiceHerVote. 

Your personal efforts will fuel our collective action of Girl Up members nationwide, aiming to help register over 300 new voters and make a real impact on our democracy! Plus, you’ll earn a certificate recognizing your leadership skills upon completion!

Nonpartisan Statement: Please note this is a nonpartisan collective action campaign aimed to encourage civic engagement. Should you participate with Girl Up, you agree to engage in a manner that is not supporting one political party or group over another. As 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organizations, UNF and Girl Up USA are prohibited by IRS rules from engaging in any activities which directly or indirectly support or oppose any candidate for elected office.

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  • Attend ONE Her Voice, Her Vote Training
    • August 27 at 6:00 PM ET/3:00 PM PST: Option #1: Mandatory Virtual Voter Registration Training
    • August 29 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PST: Option #2: Mandatory Virtual Voter Registration Training
  • Host Your Voter Registration Drive

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Social Media Toolkit

Her Voice, Her Vote is all about empowering girls to take an active role in shaping their future through civic engagement. To help our Girl Up USA leaders spread the word, we’ve created a comprehensive social media toolkit.

This toolkit provides everything you need to promote voter registration across your social platforms. Inside, you’ll find resources, ready-to-use graphics, language, and more.

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August 15, 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PST

Girl Up USA Summer Townhall

As we are getting back to school, join Girl Up USA Director Priestley Johnson to learn more about ways to take action with Girl Up USA this year in 2024.

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August 22, 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PST

Movie Night with the Girls | OPTIONAL 

Join us to watch Girls State for a Movie Night with the Girls for a look at what American democracy would look like in the hands of teenage girls. Young female leaders from wildly different backgrounds navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up.

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August 25, 11:59 PM

DEADline to Sign Up

Be sure to sign up for the campaign by this deadline.

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August 27, 6:00 PM ET/3:00 PM PST

Option #1: Virtual Voter Registration Training | MANDATORY 

August 29, 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PST

Option #2: Virtual Voter Registration Training | MANDATORY 

Let’s get ready to take action. Attend ONE of the Mandatory Virtual Voter Registration Trainings to learn how to help your community have their voice heard.

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September 14-22

Her Voice, Her Vote Week of Action 

We will use this week to take creative action with our peers to ensure that our community is registered to vote by hosting voter registration drives across the nation.

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We are looking for dedicated champions of democracy with the following skills:

  • Communication Skills
    • Post updates and information on social media and community boards.
    • Willingness to engage in direct outreach and discussions about the importance of voting.
    • Comfortable speaking to individuals about the voter registration process.
  • Organizational Skills
    • Assist with planning and organizing a voter registration drive.
    • Identify hot spot locations and focus your efforts and strategy on key areas, especially those with low voter registration rates.
    • Coordinate with other participants to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
  • Recruitment and Collaboration
    • Galvanize their club to increase voter registration campaign participation.
    • Inform and train your fellow participants so that they have the answers to community questions, arming them with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful voter registration drive.
    • Work effectively as part of a team to achieve campaign goals.
  • Passion for Civic Engagement
    • Strong interest in promoting voter registration and participation.
    • Commitment to raising awareness about the importance of voting.
    • Desire to make a positive impact in the community.

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