Canvassing and Registration Trips

Meet voters where they are – in the swing states

The most effective method to get voters to vote is talking in person, face-to-face. If you’re able to travel to a swing state to connect with voters and potential voters, the time is NOW!

This election will be won or lost as a direct result of what ordinary people do between now and Election Day.

What are we doing?

• Registering voters at hot spots (high-pedestrian-traffic areas) and by canvassing in high opportunity neighborhoods using curated lists of unregistered, likely Democratic voters.
• Canvassing with campaigns
• Deep canvassing with CTC for Progress

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NY 19/Hudson Valley Congressional

Join us to canvass just over the MA border in NY-19, one of the most competitive congressional races in the country. Josh Riley, the Democratic challenger, lost by 4,500 votes in 2022 – we can win this one!  Our canvassing to date has yielded a high contact rate and the chance to introduce Josh Riley to the many voters who aren’t familiar with him.  

Some free supporter housing is available – sign up now to reserve a spot!

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Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) NC Canvass

Our sister organization, All In for North Carolina,  is helping out of state voters connect with canvassing opportunities primarily focused in Mecklenburg County, home of Charlotte. Once you sign up, they will reach out to help you with connections, training and other needs you may have. 

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Why Come to Bucks County?

Bucks County is the quintessential purple county in Pennsylvania. There is so much at stake here, from a flippable Congressional District (PA-01) to many critical state legislative seats.  Our focus will be Bensalem, one of the most populous municipalities in Bucks County, with a diverse community that includes a substantial Southeast Asian population from the Indian state of Gujarat.

Just want to come for the weekend?  Please click here for information on where you can sign up for canvassing in Bucks County, nearby Montgomery County, or deep canvassing in West Philadelphia.

With Housing Options – Weeklong stays only

We will endeavor to provide you with accommodations with local volunteers, including your own room. No charge.  We ask that you commit to working at least five full continuous days with us. This does not include travel days.

Without Housing Options – Weeklong stays only

If you live in the area, are staying with friends, or just want to rent your own place, you can still join our team.  We ask that you commit to working at least five full continuous days with us. 

When:
10am-1pm every morning
3pm-6pm every afternoon.

We expect folks to participate in all the sessions and be on time.

What:
You will learn and use proven strategies for registering new Democratic voters, connecting with potential voters who feel disengaged from the political process, and persuading voters to vote Dem. Until the voter registration deadline on October 21st, we knock doors to talk to registered and unregistered voters. Later in October, we will follow up with mail-in ballot voters whose ballots may have issues.

Fill out this Google form to book your week to register and connect with voters in Bucks County.

Deep Canvassing with CTC for Progress

One technique for creating a meaningful connection with people who may not believe voting is for them is to exchange personal stories. Most people will not remember what we tell them, but they will remember what they said.  And studies show that these experiences can affect people’s choices weeks and months later.

Learn Deep Canvassing with Changing the Conversation for Progress, and canvass in West Philly. Please email CTC directly for info about these opportunities: info@ctc4progress.org.  CTC canvassing is weekend only.

Training options with CTC for Progress (in-person).

College Voter Registration during Welcome Week

Where do you find young unregistered voters all in one place at the same time?  At college campuses during Welcome Week! We are partnering with a group that is already well recognized on PA campuses as ambassadors of civic engagement and voter registration.  Their goal is to register 10-12,000 students during Welcome Weeks and they need all the help we can offer.

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Maricopa County, Arizona Canvassing

This September, Swing Blue Alliance volunteer, Amy Nadel, will be onsite in Phoenix volunteering with local Democratic committees to flip the AZ state legislature, pass the abortion access ballot initiative, and win two congressional seats, a Senate seat and 11 electoral college votes for Democrats.. Amy may also be able to provide you with free housing and shared transportation.

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Need to find a different state? 

Want to knock doors or register voters for a week or even just a day? The Canvassing Connector will refer you to vetted organizations in the swing states who will welcome your help.  

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What to Expect on a Trip 

We want all our trip participants to feel as though they made a great choice in investing their time, energy and resources in a Swing Blue Alliance trip. We want to use volunteers effectively to move the needle toward a Democratic win this Fall. And we want to have some fun together, too!